Just a short 30 minute drive from the city and you’ll find yourself immersed in some of Louisiana’s most beautiful landscape. The boardwalk trails at this wildlife preserve give you the opportunity to view Louisiana’s wetlands like never before. Let’s take a look.

Barataria Preserve is one of six sites that comprise the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
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It’s located in Marrero, just a short drive from New Orleans. Trust us, it’s worth the drive.
The preserve is comprised of 23,000 acres including bayous, swamps, marshes, and forests.
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It’s an opportunity to truly become immersed in Louisiana’s wetlands.
There are several boardwalk and dirt trails at Barataria Preserve.
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Most of the trails are less than two miles long, so you can mix and match depending on your day.

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No matter which trails you choose, they’ll all lead you through some of Louisiana’s most beautiful landscapes.
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The boardwalk trails give you the opportunity to see parts of the marshlands that you simply wouldn't be able to access any other way.
Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to see tons of wildlife.
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Alligators, over 200 species of birds, armadillos, otters, snakes, turtles, and many many more creatures all call the area home.
You’ll walk underneath canopies of live oak trees and see the Spanish moss swaying in the breeze.
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Not to mention the beautiful cypress trees, towering pines, palmettos and more.
One of the most popular trails is the Marsh Overlook Trail.
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You’ll have some spectacular views of the Bayou Coquille Waterway, and the marsh overlook has an incredible view where it feels like you could see for miles.

You can find the Barataria Preserve at 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072.

 

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