You'll Fall In Love With Louisiana Again Wandering Through The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center In Louisiana
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.

You can find it at 10503 N. Oak Hills Parkway, Baton Rouge, LA 70810.

Interpretive signs along the way explain what you're looking at and its importance to the area.
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The 9,500-square-foot building is full of educational presentations and live animal exhibits.
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You’ll see various reptiles, natural flora and fauna, artifacts, and maybe even an art exhibit or two.

And you’ll have over a mile of gravel paths and boardwalks that will lead you on a mesmerizing journey through the Bluebonnet Swamp.

Up above and down below! You’ll have the opportunity to see turtles, raccoons, armadillos, otters, and countless species of birds.

In the fall you'll catch some of the fall foliage, and in the springtime, your path will be peppered with beautiful flowers.

With views like this, who could blame you?
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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
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.
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BREC's Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, 10503 N Oak Hills Pkwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70810, USA