Louisiana is blessed year-round with weather perfect for outdoor activities. Direct flights from London taking about 10 hours. So, an alfresco adventure with a side of vitamin D is in easy reach. 

For a convivial trip, visit during the Mardi Gras festival or take part in the lesser-known 'tailgating' (a kind of pre-football game party). Hike the Kisatchie National Forest. Canoe down the scenic Whiskey Chitto Creek. Or if wildlife is what you're after, there's plenty to find amid the many forests and swamps. Black bears, alligators, and hundreds of different birds. 

Read on to discover what this outdoor playground has to offer, every month of the year.