Posted in Louisiana Farms & Wildlife, Hiking, Nature June 09, 2016 by

This One Easy Hike In Louisiana Will Lead You Someplace Unforgettable

If you’re looking to transform your whole perspective from a single hike in Louisiana, I have just the place for you. The Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in St. Francisville is one of the most beautiful places to go for a short easy hike in Louisiana. And it will definitely lead you some place unforgettable. Let’s explore:

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Hunting, fishing, and hiking are all offered at this national wildlife refuge.
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But it is the legendary cypress trees here that keep visitors coming back again and again.
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The refuge is a place where the Mississippi river is not leveed, allowing regular flooding that keeps the marshes and swamps here richly nourished.
There are approximately 3,000 acres of cypress-tupelo swamp habitat here.
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This includes some of the oldest cypress trees in the country.
There are a number of walking trails here, including a .75 roundtrip trail called the Big Cypress Trail.
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There are a variety of gorgeous birds and other wildlife to be seen on these trails.
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This trail leads you to one of the most amazing sights in Louisiana...
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The National Champion Bald Cypress Treet!
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This landmark in the state of Louisiana has been named as the largest tree in the United States east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. If you have yet to see this tree--it's well worth it!

Wow! Have any of you ever seen these amazing trees? What kind of experiences did you have when you went here? Let us know what your experiences at Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge have been like. We’d love to hear from you.

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