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Hike the Barataria Preserve of Jean Lafitte National Park
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
Need a little space to escape? Just 30 minutes from New Orleans is the Barataria Preserve, one of six sites comprising Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
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It's 26,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests.
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
The Barataria Preserve offers a taste of Louisiana's wild wetlands. The preserve's 26,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests.
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See an array of wildflowers and plants.
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
Walk along boardwalks and dirt trails to spot animals including alligators and over 200 species of birds plus an ever-changing array of wildflowers and plants.
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Walk along boardwalks and spot local wildlife.
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
The Preserve interprets the culture of people, past and present, who settled the delta and the unique ecosystem which sustained them.
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Can you spot the gator?
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
It preserves a representative example of the delta's environment, containing natural levee forests, bayous, swamps, and marshes.
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Views like this never get old.
6588 Barataria Blvd
Marrero, LA
It features beautiful nature trails, birding trails, and a visitor center featuring a kids' activity center, Junior Ranger program, bookstore, and more. It is a fantastic place for hiking, canoeing and simply enjoying nature!