Barataria Unit of Jean Lafitte Historical Park Historic District - Barataria, LA
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nomadwillie
N 29° 48.393 W 090° 06.943
15R E 778780 N 3300839
The Barataria Preserve outside Marrero offers a taste of Louisiana’s wild wetlands. The preserve’s 20,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, forests, alligators, nutrias, and over 300 species of birds.
Waymark Code: WM6NFG
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 06/26/2009
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?The Barataria Preserve outside Marrero offers a taste of Louisiana’s wild wetlands. The preserve’s 20,000 acres include bayous, swamps, marshes, forests, alligators, nutrias, and over 300 species of birds. Boardwalk and dirt trails wind through the preserve and waterways can be explored by canoe or kayak; hikers and paddlers can check out the preserve map here. Exhibits at the preserve visitor center highlight how the Mississippi River built Louisiana's wetlands, the national importance of the area, and the relation between the land and its people. Kids can earn a badge with the Junior Ranger program. An environmental education center is used for field trips and special programs. The center's bookstore has books, music, children's books, and field guides on sale. Admission to the preserve is free.
Approximate boardwalk length (feet): 8000
What is the boardwalk over?:
Meanders thru the Bayou's
Boardwalk material: Wood
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