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Tammany Trace Pictures



The long-awaited completion of the span crossing =Bayou Lacombe is almost reality


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Thanks for stopping by.
Here are pictures taken on the Tammany Trace, a 31 miles rail-to-trails bike path in Southeastern Louisiana.

Here is their home page if you're interested in finding out more

All photos copyright, Billy Thorne

There are a number of riders on the trace who are true bike racers..... They enjoy the trace because they can go fast and get their exercise. However, there are some of us who enjoy using the trace for the peace it provides as we get our exercise. This page is intended to depict the simple, natural beauty throughout the year in Southeast Louisiana. Enjoy!

First, some of the wildflowers seen there this spring & summer......













click on the map for a readable trace map



The Slidell to Lacombe Trail Sites


One of the many Trace Rangers, who keep the trail clean and safe




Cypress Bayou



Taken in January after some heavy winter rains

The Slidell-to-Lacombe section ends at Bayou Lacombe....we anxiously await the opening of this six mile breach


awwwwww, too bad....we gotta turn around and go back.....



The Lacombe to Mandeville Trail Sites


Bayou Castine seen during mid summer.....doesn't that pirogue look inviting? :)


Beautiful Cane Bayou


The Trace goes past Fountainbleu State Park in Mandeville. A detour will bring you past beautiful oaks and to the shores of Lake Ponchartrain
Unfortunately, Hurricane Katrina destroyed 80% of the trees in the park. As of April '06, the park is STILL closed to the public (sniff, sniff!!)


The Mandeville to Covington Trail Sites


The tunnel under Hwy 190 in Mandeville



Almost the same scene, different seasons




Trace Critters



seen in October


There's a heron in there.....

There's a gator out there.....





The Covington Trailhead Sites (Koop Drive to Abita)





In between the Koop Drive trailhead and the Abita Springs trailhead sits this sad, old abandoned train car



The Abita Springs Trailhead Sites


The Abita Brewhouse Restaurant rocks! Great food, wonderful ambiance

The world famous UCM MUSEUM!!! (worth the price of the tour!)






The Bogue Falaya River, at the very end of the trace, brings you into downtown Covington

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Hurricane Katrina Aftermath
Various photos detailing the after affects of Hurricane Katrina

Thanks, Katrina blog
My blog used to release my emotions and my observations in a Post-K world.


Recovery from Katrina
Website showing how Slidell and the area is coming bcak from Katrina's devastating affects

Orphan Boats
Photos of boats lost to Katrina as of July 2006

Pictures of My Bayou
 Pictures of the beautiful Bayou Liberty and surrounding areas.

A Woman's Retreat
 A place I've set up to celebrate women

A tribute to children
 They grow so fast!! I've created this page to remember how sweet and pure children really are.

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My Quit Smoking Links
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Herb/vitamin page
Information on the nutritional and medicinal uses for a variety of herbs. Links, too

My page dedicated to pets
Readings to help you deal with the grief of losing a pet and other thought provoking pet stuff

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