I started at Cascade as a beginner at age 54. Although I rode as a child, the instruction I…read morereceived back then doesn't compare to what I have experienced here. Over the past eight months, I have spent time at the barn almost daily after being offered the opportunity to lease a beautiful horse, with all the support I needed to learn, build confidence, and feel safe. One of the things I appreciate most is the lease program. It has been very affordable and has given me opportunities I never imagined having, especially with an American Saddlebred. I have loved getting to know this beautiful breed and look forward to continuing my journey as a rider. The horses receive exceptional care, and it shows. Everyone at the barn is welcoming, helpful, and genuinely invested in creating a positive experience for both horses and riders. I've also enjoyed the trail rides. The horses are calm and dependable, and riding through the park is peaceful and beautiful. Whether you're new to horses or returning to riding later in life as I did, Cascade is a wonderful place to learn, grow, and be part of a supportive equestrian community. I highly recommend it. Barbe Smith has a huge heart and does a lot for the community. Her son and daughter in law are professional trainers and are excellent to learn from. I love my lessons with Wylie too - her 1-1 and group lessons are a blast!

The guide was terrible and completely disengaged from the start. He didn't say a word to us when we…read morestarted the trail and wasn't even paying attention. He was impatient and seemed like he didn't want to be there. If you don't have any experience riding horses, this is not the place for you. (You can check one of two boxes for any experience from riding 0-10 times or more than 10 times.) The horse, Oreo, only wanted to eat grass, and I struggled as soon as we got to the park. We were told both horses were calm. The guide barked instruction from the front of the other rider instead of coming over to explain. He just kept telling me to kick the horse harder and pull the reins harder. I would pull the reins up and the horse would immediately put his head back down to eat grass. I tried multiple times to get him away from the grassy area. I was afraid and felt unstable, so I grabbed the saddle and the guide fussed at me for grabbing the saddle. He repeated the same instructions over again, which weren't working, and eventually came over to me. I ended up being terrified on top of the horse. So, the guide called someone to come out and help. I didn't feel safe at that point and just asked to get down. I ended up walking back and will never get on another horse after this experience. There's no refunds. It was a total waste of time. The other workers didn't seem to believe me when I complained about the guide (big guy named Lane, I think) until the one other rider explained how disengaged the guide acted. My friend has done a bunch of trail rides and never experienced such bad service. Save your money and go do something else. This stable doesn't care about its riders.

Well managed boarding & Hunter/jumper training facility within easy drive from downtown New…read moreOrleans. Horses are extremely well cared for with veterinarian owners living on premises. The lesson and training program is individually focused, with most lessons being semi-private. Facilities & fields are very well maintained. Prices are very competitive given quality of care in close proximity to the city.

I switched to this barn after riding somewhere else for 9 years. Since I've moved to Tavia i have…read morelearned a lot more and had a much more enjoyable experience. I've made amazing friends and I always feel very welcomed when ever I enter the barn. The trainers are very good and the schooling horses are amazing! Ive even gotten the chance to go to some schooling shows! I love this place and the people!

Equest Farm is very professionally run, horses are in great shape and well taken care of, the staff…read moreand trainers are all well educated with decades of experience in teaching and showing at an elite level. Always happy with my experience and lessons here.

Equest is a GREAT place to board a horse. I have had many horses, over many years and the care…read moregiven at Equest is EXCELLENT. Leslie has given so much thought and attention to every detail. It is clear that the welfare and safety of the horses is an absolute priority, as well as that of all riders and horse owners. All of the trainers there with whom I have worked are wonderful, each giving their own unique perspective on my riding and of my horse. I feel that I get individualized attention, even during times when I choose to ride in a group lesson. My horse is happy here, too! I love Equest.

My best friend and I had the absolute best time ziplining in New Orleans! Flying over the alligator…read morewaters was such a crazy and unforgettable experience, it was thrilling, beautiful, and honestly just so much fun. The views of the swamp were incredible, the first jump is definitely the scariest but after that it's a breeze, the whole adventure felt safe and well organized from start to finish. Our guides, Tiffany and DJ, truly made the experience. They were hilarious, super encouraging, and made everyone feel comfortable and excited the whole time. You can tell they love what they do, and their energy made the trip even better. If you're looking for something fun and unique to do in New Orleans, I 100% recommend this zipline tour. I would do it again in a heartbeat!

This was so fun! It's a little out of the way in Laplace, but well worth the drive. This would be…read morefun for people of all ages ranges! Great for both tourists and locals alike. There's 5 ziplines included in the course and the whole thing lasts about an hour (depends on how many people are in your group because you don't start the next line until everyone in your group finishes) I think some people are intimidated at first, but for me, the scariest thing was climbing the first set of stairs. It's a metal spiral staircase that brings you up 65 feet in the air. It's narrow, requires single file, a little rickety, but it's just a set of stairs at the end of the day. Once people take the plunge and do the first zipline, I think they get over any fears quickly! All of the ziplines are smooth and stable. The guides were fantastic. So nice, so professional, and they even teach you how to do little tricks (hands free and lying down into the harness, upside down like Spider-Man, and swinging). It's just a lot of fun!! Also, I was impressed with the protocols put in place. Everything was thorough, and our guides always made sure everyone was 100% safe. No chance of accidents here. You are tethered at all times. My only complaint is that it's a bit expensive at $90 per person, but it's seriously fun, and there's not much like it in our area! I only wish the course was longer! I could have been on those ziplines all day! Oh, and it would be fun if they added a ropes course too!

This Motorsport is about 25 minutes away from downtown NOLA but if you have kids or you are a kid…read moreat heart, this is the place to go. They have pizza, beer, margaritas and a blue electric lemonade for the adults. There are arcades, go cart and the CLAW. There's also a DOTS ice cream machine and souvenirs. So fill up your game card and bounce to the music in the background and enjoy all the flashing neon colors. We came during Halloween so we were able to shoot some zombies. Always be patient as there will be a wait and remember your manners as there are little ones who are out enjoying with their families. We always want to make a good impression on our future leaders and caretakers.

I wasn't the one who made reservations, but everything appeared to flow smoothly and we had a great…read moretime. We arrived a bit later than expected... like at least a half hour. But we were able to get ready for the track within 10 minutes. If you look at the map... it's a HUGE track. It's sectioned off, though -- not sure what the tiers and levels are and such, but it's pretty epic. The waiting room has a couple racing games and claw machines, and there are electronic monitors and QR codes for you to sign waivers. When called to the back to prepare to race, there's a 2 minute video, and the helmets are neatly organized on the shelves by size for you to pick from. Once we got outside, we showed our tickets and were told which cars to sit in. They're kind enough to adjust the seat and wheel for you if you aren't comfortable. They broke down what each colored flag means, and we were off! It was fun... and my closed helmet made for some fun acoustics, humming the Mario Kart themes as I cruised down the track. Everyone had a blast -- I braked on my turns because of how I normally drive, so that definitely had me ranking low, but I enjoyed otherwise! I would absolutely do it again, and I need to get back into go-karting more broadly. If you're in the area, definitely pay them a visit!

I had the opportunity to attend R.E.A.D. NOLA play date with the Crescent City Mama Village, and it…read morewas an awesome experience for my 10 month old and I. We arrived late to the play date so I'm not sure how everything got started, but we were warmly welcomed into "circle time" to enjoy the age appropriate readings along with touch and play activities. My daughter was really engaged, which was my entire reason for attending. After a few activities we transitioned to the playroom across the hall. The playroom was neatly arranged with lots of books and toys. I enjoyed this play date so much, I signed up for more sessions in the Fall. I would have never know this place existed without it being shared by Zuri with Crescent City Mamas Village.

READ (Reading Enrichiment and Development) Nola is an early literacy program for children ages 4…read moremonths to 5 years old. This program offers little ones a chance to develop their skills through movement, music, acting, art and themed activities. Most importantly it enourages them to bring books and language into their daily lives! Children attend classes with a parent or caregiver, and each weeks class focuses on a different theme such as Transportation, Dinosaurs or Going to the Zoo. They also offer playtime with their mascot, Willoughby, at various times each week (registration is required prior to attendance as space is limited) with different areas for your child to explore, experiment and learn- build and explore in the Tinkerzone, pretend play in Dreamland, perfect fine motor skills in the Finger Gym, and arts play in the Creative Station. Classes are offered as sessions, with registration at the beginning of Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. A discount is offered if you would like to attend more than once per week, have multiple children or register early. READ Nola has won many awards such as "Best Educational Experience" and "Best Birthday Party Venue", among others, from several well known organizations including New Orleans Moms Blog, Macaroni Kid, The Times-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate. It's never to early to foster a love of language and reading in your child, and READ Nola offers the perfect environment to do just that!

The staff at Harry's is super helpful. I am new to their shop, but they treated me with the same…read morefriendly and welcoming attitude I get from my home dive shop. The shop is clean and well stocked with gear. They also have a large heated indoor pool that is used for training. Very impressive shop!

I've been bringing my son here since July. He's taught by Ryleigh, and she has done a fantastic job…read morehelping him improve his skills. I can see such a big difference and I'm so impressed. She's awesome and I'm glad we're here.

This annual festival held near Mardi Gras is awesome. You can see the police horses for the mounted…read moreforce, and the Budweiser Clydesdale horses. There is a stage with a band, several food booths, but the highlight is the horses. Really. I could have beer for cheaper somewhere else, better food elsewhere. But to be **this** close to such large and beautiful animals is awe inspiring. Truly. Be careful of the muddy spots, as it may not be mud. These are large animals and can leave a landmine or two if you know what I mean. It is free, it is annual (from what I understand), so buy something, bring a chair to sit and enjoy the music, relax. Parking can be an issue as there is not a paved parking lot. Make sure you are parking on firm ground to make your exit from the car, and eventually exit from the parking lot, easier. This is a great event for families with small children. There is beer for the adults and the kids are distracted by the horses. I think this is a fun time for all. Wear comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty and bring cash. The event is held in a place without much pavement, so you will be walking in the dirt and grass. Toilets are portable potties.

Horses, hops and cops is an event I look forward to each year. It is a great family event with good…read morefood, good music, and beautiful horses. It is also a great way to celebrate our police officers. I suggest arriving early, as traffic gets a little hectic. Plus, you can see the horses in the day light.