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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The refuge is a place where the Mississippi river is not leveed, allowing regular flooding that keeps the marshes and swamps here richly nourished.
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This includes some of the oldest cypress trees in the country.
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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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