You Can Explore For Hours Upon The Boardwalks At Barataria Preserve In Louisiana
By Jackie Ann|Published September 23, 2020
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Jackie Ann
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
It’s the perfect time of year to be spending your weekends exploring all of our beautiful nature trails and wildlife preserves in the Pelican State. Boardwalk trails in particular are a nature lover’s paradise since they allow you access to see parts of Louisiana’s wetlands that you just wouldn’t be able to see any other way. Luckily, the endless maze of boardwalk trails at Barataria Preserve will keep you occupied for hours.
Few things are as calming as taking a stroll through Louisiana's wetlands, and Barataria Preserve certainly delivers when it comes to scenic views.
You'll feel like you're a million miles away from it all, and you kind of are when you head over to this isolated little slice of paradise in Jefferson Parish.
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This fabulous nature preserve clocks in at a massive 23,000 acres of pure Louisiana beauty.
Marshes, bayous, swamps, and forests all make up this important nature preserve, and the trails will give you a glimpse at some of Louisiana's most breathtaking natural scenery.
Bring the whole family for one adventure, and then come back and visit for a peaceful and calming afternoon on your own!
You might even spot a swamp critter or two. The area is home to scores of alligators, turtles, snakes, raccoons plus all your feathered friends like egrets, herons, and others.
Just remember to never feed the wildlife, and leave only footprints so that the next generation can appreciate this natural paradise for years to come.
You’ll want to check preserve’s website beforehand, as they frequently do repairs on some of the boardwalk trails, but the preserve is typically open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Have you ever explored Barataria Preserve? What’s your favorite trail? Shout it out in the comments below!
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