The 1.2 Mile Hike Around The Bluebonnet Swamp In Louisiana Is Short And Sweet
By Jackie Ann|Published April 01, 2022
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Louisiana native and LSU Alum (Geaux Tigers!), Jackie has lived in Louisiana for over three decades and currently lives in New Orleans. She's been writing for OnlyInYourState since 2016 and can often be found with a coffee at her side, dreaming of her next adventure.
We all wish we could spend more time outdoors, but we don’t always have enough hours in the day. The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is perfect for these occasions since they have three short and sweet hikes that’ll allow you a great outdoor adventure without eating up the whole day. Lace up those sneakers, because it’s time to hit the trails!
The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is a beautiful, 103-acre nature conservation park that's a perfect afternoon outing.
Established in 1997, the park is maintained by the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, more commonly known as BREC.
Fun fact: The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center was the first nature conservation park BREC opened! Today the organization oversees over 150 parks in the Greater Baton Rouge Area.
Before you hit the trails, take a moment to check out the exhibit center.
The impressive 9,500-square-foot building showcases several live animal exhibits where you can learn all about the critters you may see along the trail.
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After you've poked around the exhibit center, it's time to go on an exploration.
The nature center has three different trails, all of them under 0.5 miles, so you can mix and match to fit your schedule. Two of them form an easy 0.8-mile loop. See - quick and easy!
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Don't let the length of the trails deter you, each step along the way is filled with beautiful scenery.
Since the trails are so short and easy, it's a great place to introduce your kids to nature and hiking. The nature center often hosts special events and programming geared towards our youngest nature lovers, too.
You never know "hoo" will be watching you from above!
The Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center is open Tuesday-Sunday, and the last admission to the trails is at 4:15. For more information, including a trail map and events schedule, visit their website, and don’t forget to follow them on Facebook so you never miss out on any special events and programs! If you’ve ever explored the Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, share your experience with us in the comments below!
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