I realize it is somewhat juvenile of me to laugh at the name, but I can't help it. I also can't…read morehelp but be impressed by this new sporting goods store that just opened in Slidell. Located in the brand new Fremaux Town Center, this store appeals to my inner dude like only a sporting goods store can. Since I am an equal opportunity reviewer, I will first focus on the section of the store geared towards females: they have women's clothing. Now that we have that out of the way, on to my review. Hunting I was pretty sad when I realized Dick's doesn't sell handguns. There are few activities more badass and manly than perusing a fine selection of handguns. What they did have, however, was a giant selection of rifles and shotguns. There was no one working in that area so I couldn't fondle any, but the prices looked fairly reasonable, especially on some of the .22 rifles. If hunting birds or large animals is more your style, they also had higher caliber rifles and shotguns. As with most stores, shotgun ammo was available on the shelves with pistol and rifle ammo behind the counter. From what I could see, it looked like they had a good supply of most home defense and target ammo for somewhat reasonable prices. Even the .223 was decently priced (for 2014). In addition to the firearms, there was a large archery section, including what looked like an archery range. There was also a good selection of knives, machetes and even a tomahawk. If you are looking for survival gear, they have what you need. Camping The camping selection here was first rate. In addition to the tents, sleeping bags and camp stoves, they had an excellent selection of backpacking food. Anyone who has been backpacking will tell you that the lighter your pack, the easier your hike. Dick's had a large amount of freeze dried items which would taste funny, but definitely save weight. They even had astronaut ice cream which I must purchase whenever I find it. Don't ask me why, but I think that stuff is super cool. This section is also where I found a new folding chair. I am not sure of the official name, but it's one of those chairs that folds and stores in a bag. I am sure you've seen them at the beach, kids soccer games and Mardi Gras Parades. Well, for only $30, I got a brand new chair in stylish realtree camouflage. No longer will I be at the beach in a plain blue chair. Hell yes! The aforementioned sections are where I spent the majority of my time, but the store had plenty more to offer. I saw shoes, sports equipment, fishing gear, etc. It really is a one stop shop. The staff I encountered on the floor were helpful and friendly. My only complaint involves the checkout process. I am not sure if it was because the store is new, but checkout was painfully slow. Despite having three cashiers working the wait was far too long. Other than that, I loved the place. If you are in the Slidell area and like dude type things, check out Dick's. See, that is hilarious.

I've been in a few Dicks sporting goods stores across across America and this is the only one with…read moreout a hunting section.SAD

I was in need of RV supplies and did a search on Yelp and found this place not far from where I was…read morecamping in Fairview Riverside State Park. There is plenty of parking in their private lot both for vehicles and those towing anything. Inside the front door is not a sales area but you step directly into the parts and supplies store. They have pretty much everything you could think of and anything you could possibly need. It was well stocked and much more inventory and stock than my store back home that tends to be out stock on certain essential things. Not so here; the shelves and racks were full. I was able to pickup everything on my list and then some. I've always wanted an extra 30 amp power cord since one time I couldn't get close enough in an older state park. Steve's had a 25 ft cord that suited me fine. It was ten dollars more than ordering it online but there would be added shipping charges so I'm a happy camper. I'm bookmarking this place for next time because my daughter plans on moving back to her home state and I plan to visit yearly.

While traveling the studs holding one of the wheels on my fifth wheel travel trailer broke off, I…read morelost a wheel. Steve's was able to make all the repairs necessary to get me back on the road. While I was there I met many of the employees and the owner, who is very hands on. I can't say enough good things about the way I was treated and how the repairs went.

If you are handicap or and disability I would not waste your time here. Awful experience and…read moreservice.

This Academy is like all others. Apparently Academy strives for uniformity…read more Guns, ammo, camping gear, swing sets, shoes, sporting goods and clothing all can be found at this Academy. This location gets extremely crowded on weekends. Academy shares a parking lot with many other businesses, so parking is at a premium. Be prepared to walk.

This is a lovely state run park that has tent camping and hookups for RV and travel trailers. It…read morealso has fishing, a boat launch and the Otis house that you can tour. Evidently the last owner of the house donated the house and some of the land to the state for a park which is great. It saves the land for use. I came to tour the house. You have to pay at the gate to drive on the premises, and pay for the tour. Then drive around and park near the house. Everything was quite lovely. I did not use any of the other facilities.

For a state park campground, this facility is above average in my experience. The campsites up…read morefront are spread out. There is a lot of open ground between the rows of slips giving you a sense of open space. There is another campground section in the back where the boat ramp is with some space to park your vehicles with boat trailers. The facilities are well maintained. For example, the site directly across from me has a brand new picnic table which are more expensive than your average table since the entire frame is made from tubular metal to ward off termites. Each gender has three separate shower rooms available to them. Each room is lockable and comes with a toilet, a sink vanity, and a very large shower stall. The rooms are spacious so that parents can help their young children. There two sets of washers and dryers in that same centrally located building for the front campground. The rear campground has their own building with restrooms and showers. The dump station has a hand soap dispenser which is the first time I've seen that at a public campground. I camped in slip #26 which is located at the end of the row and has partial shade over half the slip all day long. The end of the row is next to the park boundary and on the other side is an old cemetery which makes for a quiet area buffer from any residences. After my first weekend, almost everyone else checked out and I had my row to myself. Located within the park is the historical Old Mill House Museum but tours were not available (mid June 2023) as they were currently doing repair work. There is a swamp trail boardwalk available for walking/hiking with periodic benches and a river view at one point. They have provided playground equipment and swings for the children. There are about 80 RV slips and all have water and power hook ups. There a half dozen or so with sewer hook ups. There is also a large tent camping area with no power hook ups. There are plenty of restaurants and grocery stores within just a few miles of the park in both Madisonville and Mandeville.

Lots of LSU gear at this Academy, but watch out for the prices. A pair of fuzzy socks was more…read morethan the sports shop in the French Quarter.

What an awesome Academy. This is the newest location in the area and is conveniently located close…read moreto what is most important (me). Now that this location is open, I wont have to drive to Slidell anymore just for a sporting goods store. I visited most recently to look for a specific Christmas gift. They did not have any on display so rather than buy the more expensive one, I asked one of the employees. This guy was great. He not only checked for me, be went to the back, got one and even brought it to my car. He went way above and beyond to help and was friendly the whole time. Even though the store was packed, they were well staffed and had all the registers going. While standing around I had at least four different employees ask if I needed help. Thanks Academy. This store is great. * the reason the type of gift isn't listed is because the person who the gift is for could read this review. I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise.

I brought a lever action rifle in to get some repairs done. The staff, and ownerowner, are…read moreincredibly friendly, ready and willing to serve, and always make you feel welcome. I highly recommend giving this place a chance if you've never been. A great small business that deserves our patronage.

A truly wonderful mom & pop business that keeps their profits local. I'm not much of a bow hunter,…read morebut their fishing section is more than adequate for the weekend fisherman like myself.

I order firearms and optics online very often and have never had anything less than the best…read moreexperience possible. The orders are fulfilled and ready for pickup prior to the estimated date when ordered. The hunting department staff are the most professional, friendly, experienced, and helpful individuals in the vast majority of retail businesses. They even mount and boresight optics for free on purchases made from SW and also offer firearm cleaning services. I would really like to send a special thanks to a young man named Ben, who takes the time to make sure all of my optics are mounted exactly to my preferences.

I visit the gun range regularly and own plenty firearms, i am introducing my fiance to firearms, we…read moredecided to order her a CZ online and pick it up from SW. The experience was horrible! Keep in mind my fiance doesn't know much about the mechanics of the firearm, this is why we picked this pistol to get her started. This clerk starts asking her to rack the slide, drop the magazine, what type of bullet does the pistol use, how many rounds does it hold, who makes the firearm? She answers most of his questions and handled the firearm responsibility but he told her it was a "red flag" because she didnt know all the questions he asked and he personally thinks she is buying the gun for me!! Then tells her this isn't a "starter pistol"!! I ask what is a starter pistol? And ask for a manager, he states he is the manger! Then a lady i have worked with before says she is the manager!! I have helped all my daughters and other friends and family buy firearms and get trained. This experience ruined my fiance experience buying her first firearm. Needless to say I won't EVER buy here again..

Purchased our first RV here, they have been absolutely fantastic. Two warranty issues that the…read moreservice department resolved quickly and professionally. Christy in the service department is great.

The salesman was extremely rude and would not even speak to me on the phone about buying my…read morefifth-wheel RV, even though their website states, "We buy RVs for cash." If this dealership lies on its website, imagine how it will lie to you if you buy a camper from them. Go somewhere else!

My wife and I visited Rack Room Shoes in Covington for tennis shoes for our grandchildren and…read moreeventually found what we needed. Rack Room Shoes is a spacious store with extensive stock and shoes were, for the most part, offered at competitive prices. Although our visit was over the holidays, the store was not particularly crowded and a number of store associates seemed available. However, when my wife sought info on styles comparable to one she had found she had difficulty getting help from a younger employee, who repeatedly blew her off with comments that everything available could be found on the shelves. Checking out was an issue also, with a long line forming for a single checkout. An older associate, who was perhaps a manager, finally opened a second line, but it seemed clear that she was having to pull more than her share of the weight. Hard to find good holiday help, perhaps?

Rack Room Shoes. Mandeville, La. I purchased 4 pairs of…read moreshoes. Less than 30 days later I returned 2 pair because they were too tight. I presented the original receipt. They were never worn except when I tried them on again at home. Long story short.....My refund was about $30 less than I paid when I bought them. The only explanation was that the "computer told them to do that". Of course I disagreed. THAT MADE NO SENSE!. The cashier said that SHE WAS GETTING FRUSTRATED. She called the manager. He was no help either. It was simple math and common sense. Not rocket science. There was nothing I could do. What a rip-off! I work hard for my money. The crazy thing about this was that these people acted as if this was all ok and that I was being unreasonable.