CAMP ROCKY TOP - GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA

06/09/2025

Why? Because Earth’s physics won’t let them.

Hurricanes form in warm ocean waters, powered by the Coriolis effect - a force created by the Earth’s rotation. This force makes storms spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere and clockwise in the Southern.

Since the Coriolis is at a maximum at the poles and a minimum at the equator, hurricanes cannot form within 5 degrees latitude of the equator. At the equator, the Coriolis effect drops to zero. There’s no spin, no force, no hurricane.

This invisible line divides the planet not just by geography, but by the very forces of nature itself.

06/08/2025

As you grow older, life starts to teach you some quiet but powerful lessons. One of the biggest realizations is just how precious life truly is. You begin to see that time is limited, and energy is too valuable to waste on drama, conflict, or stress.

When you were younger, excitement may have come from chasing big dreams, proving yourself, or trying to please everyone. But with age, peace becomes the real goal. You no longer care about impressing others or keeping up with expectations. What matters now is having a calm heart and a joyful soul.

You start to value the small, simple things that bring comfort and happiness. A cozy home that makes you feel safe, food on the table that fills you with warmth, and the kind of friends who lift your spirit instead of draining it. You realize that happiness doesn’t come from chaos or competition, it comes from genuine moments and meaningful connections.

Life is no longer about rushing. It’s about slowing down and appreciating what you already have. It’s about laughing with loved ones, enjoying quiet mornings, and being grateful for another day.

The older you get, the less you need, but the more you appreciate. You want peace over problems, calm over chaos, and real over fake. You understand that joy doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes, it’s just sitting with someone you love, sharing a meal, or watching the sun go down.

That’s what life is really about. And that’s more than enough.
— The Storyteller 💖🌻🦋

06/07/2025

Started just one year after the devastation of Hurricane Ida, the Island Strong Music Festival was created to raise funds to rebuild the Island and celebrate the resilience of the community. See the live music lineup for 2025 here.

06/06/2025

06/06/2025

🎣 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗗! 🎣

Don’t forget—𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟳, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟴 are Free Fishing Weekend in Louisiana! That means 𝗻𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 for anyone fishing in Louisiana waters—residents and visitors alike.

🐟 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿: All fishing regulations (size, season, limits, gear rules) still apply.

🎣 Want to improve your skills or get the kids involved? Join us at one of these free, hands-on fishing events Saturday:

📍 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁 & 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵 (https://buff.ly/bYnuo9J)
Jennings I-10 Park | 8 AM – 12 PM

📍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 (Registration Required)
Gretna City Park | 9 AM – 11 AM (https://buff.ly/jFq6wgL)
Joe Brown Park, New Orleans | 1 PM – 3 PM (https://buff.ly/095673Z )

📍 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 (https://buff.ly/iElB4rI)
Zemurray Park, Hammond | 8 AM – 1 PM

⚠️ 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: A free Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) is still required for species like tuna, snapper, grouper, and cobia. Register here: https://ldwf.wlf.la.gov/rolp/login

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲: Anyone 18 or older must have a 𝗪𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 to enter WMAs, refuges, or conservation areas. A 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁 is also required for all activities on these lands. More info: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/page/wmarefugeconservation-area-licenses-and-permits

🎟️ Love fishing? Keep it going by purchasing your license here: https://louisianaoutdoors.com/

06/05/2025

Ok fishing time is here. Mark your calendars to attend the Grand Isle Ladies Fishing Rodeo. October 10th & 11th at Bridge Side Marina. Hope to see you there.

06/05/2025

🎣☀️ Summer is heating up on Grand Isle — and so are the events! From fishing rodeos and concerts to golf cart parades and more, there's something happening nearly every weekend. 🌴🇺🇸

Check out what's coming up and make your plans now!
Full details at: www.townofgrandisle.com

🎉 JUNE EVENTS
📍 June 4 – Swollfest, Grand Isle Marina
📍 June 10 – Farm Bureau Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 June 14 – Ducks Unlimited Banquet, 5PM, Grand Isle Multiplex GrandIsleDU.com
📍 June 19–21 – LA Pipeliners Fishing Rodeo, Tarpon Pavilion
📍 June 19–21 – Creole Classic Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 June 26–28 – Wounded War Hero’s Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 June 27–28 – Southern Angler Fishing Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina

🎆 JULY EVENTS
📍 July 4 – Music Concert w/ Lauren Lee, Shorts in December & Wayne Toups (Time TBA), Tarpon Pavilion
📍 July 5 – 4th of July Celebration, 10PM–Midnight, Bridge Side
📍 July 5 – Christmas in July Golf Cart Parade, 1PM
📍 July 10–12 – Blue Boot Rodeo, Tarpon Pavilion bluebootrodeo.com
📍 July 16–18 – LA Concrete Assoc. Rodeo, Hurricane Hole
📍 July 17–19 – Island Strong Music Fest, Tarpon Pavilion
https://islandstrongmusicfest.com
📧 Vendor/Info: [email protected]
📍 July 18–19 – FCA Youth Saltwater Series Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 July 24–26 – Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle Marina
📍 July 30–31 – Mike Bourgeois Memorial Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

🎣 AUGUST EVENTS
📍 Aug 1–2 – Dufrene’s Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 Aug 1–2 – CCA Legislators Rodeo, Hurricane Hole
📍 Aug 6–9 – Hurricane Hole Spring Challenge
📍 Aug 9 – Red Dress Roll
📍 Aug 8–9 – Nicholls Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 Aug 14–16 – Cut Off Fishing Club Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
📍 Aug 22–23 – Ride the Bull Kayak Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina
🎟️ Sign up: ccalouisiana.com/events/ride-the-bull-kayak-tourney
📍 Aug 29–31 – Grand Isle Original Redfish Rodeo, Bridge Side Marina

📅 Mark your calendars and come celebrate the season — Grand Isle style! 🐟🎶⛱️

06/05/2025