Louisiana may be known as a sportsman's paradise, but it's just as much of a nature lover's paradise, too. Next time you're itching to get out into more natural surroundings, head on over to Baton Rouge where you'll find the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Trail, one of the most beautiful natural areas in the Pelican State. Let's check it out.
For a picture-perfect stroll through the swamps, the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is just the ticket.
You can find it at 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.
The 103-acre facility’s conservation and educational efforts make this hidden gem perfect for families with kids of all ages.
Interpretive signs along the way explain what you're looking at and its importance to the area.
Begin your visit at the exhibit building.
The 9,500-square-foot building is full of educational presentations and live animal exhibits.
Little ones of all ages will love getting to see these critters up close (and behind glass).
You’ll see various reptiles, natural flora and fauna, artifacts, and maybe even an art exhibit or two.
Once you’ve learned a thing or two about the area, it’s time to see it with your own eyes.
And you’ll have over a mile of gravel paths and boardwalks that will lead you on a mesmerizing journey through the Bluebonnet Swamp.
Wildlife is plentiful, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!
Up above and down below! You’ll have the opportunity to see turtles, raccoons, armadillos, otters, and countless species of birds.
Depending on what time of year you visit, you'll be met with a dazzling display of colors.
In the fall you'll catch some of the fall foliage, and in the springtime, your path will be peppered with beautiful flowers.
Regardless of when you visit, one thing is for sure: you'll fall in love with Louisiana all over again.
With views like this, who could blame you?
The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is open six days a week.
Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Last admission to trails at 4:15 p.m.
Admission Prices:
Ages 2 and younger: free
Ages 3-17: $2
Ages 18-64: $3
Ages 65 and older: $2.50
Full-time college students with university ID: $2.50
For. more information, be sure to check out the nature center's website and give them a follow on Facebook.
Have you ever visited the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center? Let us know in the comments below!.
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