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Possible exit to the Gulf of Mexico via long series of lakes, chutes, bayous and bays that empty into Cape Breton 20-25 miles SE. The tight bend Poydras Bend experienced crevasses at Poydras and Caernarvon. The Caernarvon Freshwater Diversion was opened in 1992 to allow the natural process of sedimentation
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You can lock through into the Algiers canal for access to many choices for public boat ramps beyond. Also, continue on down the Intracoastal Waterway to Morgan City, the Atchafalaya River, and points West -- on into Texas. The Algiers Lock and Canal connects the Mississippi River with the Intracoastal
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Paddlers can exit the Mississippi here and access Lake Ponchartrain or or the Intracoastal Waterway heading east towards Florida. You can lock into the Industrial Canal here to gain entrance to Lake Ponchartrain, or follow the Intracoastal Waterway East towards Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, Pascagoula, Mobile, Pensacola and points
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Great camping at low or medium water, but goes underwater in higher water levels (above 10 NO gage). With majestic views of St. Louis Cathedral, Jax Brewery, the French Quarter and all of downtown New Orleans, this perennial beach is an ideal spot to recharge your soul after a long
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Best picnicking and camping within easy reach of downtown New Orleans. Good at all water levels, but exposed to winds and storms. Good camping at all water levels can be found around Algiers Point. In fact, this is the best picnicking and camping within easy reach of the French Quarter,