beaches

If you can't get tickets to Lake Isabel Farm in Bogalusa, Louisiana, there's another place that might exactly what you're looking for.

The Environment America Research and Policy Center found that at 10 of Louisiana's beaches, the water was found to be "potentially unsafe most often" at the testing sites.

They're harmless ... as harmless as plastic ocean litter can be anyway ... they're small and they have a very unique look after being through wind, rough currents, weather and getting scraped by sea salt. Unexplained piggy banks, of unknown origin, are washing up on Texas beaches. Again.

We have many great beaches, lakes, and swimming holes across Louisiana, but let's talk about the lesser known ones where you can cool off without the crowds.

One of the most beautiful and dangerous creatures in the sea has been spotted on a beach that is popular with Louisiana spring breakers and beach lovers.

Louisiana travelers with plans for spring break and summer should know that some beaches are "off limits" and others will require extra caution if you go.

It's not that they can't find it anymore after it being renamed the Gulf of America. Or was it to the Gulf of Texas? Either way, they still know where it is and have no trouble at all getting there. They don't want to.

You can plan just about any kind of vacation you want and "get 'er dun" right here in Texas. Which is why an old ad campaign used to say that Texas was "like a whole other country".

Several resort communities are imposing a "bikini ban" complete with fines of up to $1,500 for Texas guests who don't properly cover themselves after the beach.

Louisiana beach lovers could face fines for not being properly covered after leaving the beach while on vacation this summer. Some fines are as much as $1,500.

Texas has miles of beaches and, thanks to the beautiful climate, you can visit them pretty much year round. Which keeps them pretty crowded but not this particular spot.

A creature known as the bearded fire worm has made its way onshore in Texas. Here's what to lookout for and what to do if you get stung.