Clark Robertson: A Louisiana Giant

College football is here.If you've ever attended an LSU football game or university event, then I'm sure you are familiar with the line, 'Where sta...

August 30, 2022
7:28 PM

College football is here.If you've ever attended an LSU football game or university event, then I'm sure you are familiar with the line, 'Where stately oaks and broad magnolias shade inspiring halls.' While oaks and magnolias are prolific on LSU's campus, and college football is a popular topic, my thoughts this week are about another Louisiana giant.Recently, I read an article about a 100-acre old growth forest located in the Joyce Wildlife Management Area south of Ponchatoula. This preserved forest is a remnant of trees that once dominated the swamps and bayous of southern Louisiana.

Back To Our Roots