Funky Weddings: St. Tammany Trace

  The St. Tammany Trace is a long active park across the lake from New Orleans. It is used by hikers, joggers, bike riders, and other people for exercise and to get out side and have fun. Why not get married there? Ask your hiking or biking friends to gather, obey the posted rule, arrange for an officiant, have a  marriage license and enjoy a unique elopement across the lake. See more on the St Tammany Trace here http://www.tammanytrace.org/ and more on weddings here http://www.figstreet.com/weddings
 A fine spot to start is at the Abita Springs entry next to the Abita Brew Pub, refreshments are near. See more about Abita Springs here http://www.townofabitasprings.com/

Trace Rules

HOURS OF OPERATION
Sunrise to Sunset
Use during closed hours is strictly prohibited

Trace Rangers, who ensure the safety of all Trace users, are available to answer questions and be of assistance on the Trace daily from sunrise to sunset. Rangers have the only authorized use of motorized vehicles on the Trace.

TRACE ETIQUETTE
1. Roller Bladders yield to Cyclists
3. Joggers yield to Walkers
2. Cyclists yield to Joggers
4. Walkers yield to Horse

PLEASE OBEY THE FOLLOWING RULES:

Stay on the appropriately marked designated trails.

Stay out of drainage ditches and other such structures not constructed for recreational use.

Pedestrians should stay on the right, along each side of the trail.

Slower traffic should stay to the right in each direction.

Passing traffic should notify slower traffic that they are passing by voice, horn or bell.

Submit horses to a Coggins test (required for all horses on the Trace).

On the main trail, keep horses at a walk in the area designated for horses.

Wear safety equipment: helmets, kneepads, elbow and wrist guards are required for roller bladders.
    Helmets for cyclists and horsemen are strongly recommended.

St. Tammany Parish is not responsible for injuries or improper or unsafe use of Tammany Trace
    facilities.

Obey all federal, state, and local traffic signs and laws.

Park only in designated areas.

ON THE TRACE OR IT'S FACILITIES, DO NOT:

Bring or walk pets

Exceed the 20mph speed limit

Trespass on private property

Disturb plant vegetation

Handle or feed wildlife

Carry or discharge firearms or fireworks

Drive any motorized or electric vehicles, such as ATVs, scooters, dirt bikes and go karts

Bring or use alcohol or controlled substances

Possess glass containers

Erect unauthorized structure

Swim, wade or dive

Start fires

Hunt

Litter

Camp

Race

Solicit

Lisa Pratt Maddox, Director
Tammany Trace
21490 Koop Drive    Mandeville, LA 70471
985-867-9490    Fax: 985-871-6971