Barataria Preserve

Ok, but wife and 16 y/o boys thought :missing past wow factor, valid intelligible information, raw meat, marshmellows,

Ok, but missing past wow factor, valid intelligible information, crack like marshmellows, fewer and shorter gators seen. Wife and I and twin teens (16 y/o) thought the trip was "ok" , it was pleasant ...

Many trails were closed

Dec 2022 - we had great weather (70's sunny day) yet many of the trails were closed. We did see 2 good sized alligators sunning but very few birds and a lot of the trees were brown likely do to the re...

Gators galore

Saw a bunch of alligators just chilling by the boardwalks, along with tons of frogs and dragonflies. Had a great time, was nice and shaded even on a hot sunny day. Very cool place and a perfect way to...

Best place to experience a bayou

We visited the center and then walked the Bayou Coquille Trail, a real gem that takes you through the swamp and along the bayou on dirt trails and boardwalks. Early wildflowers were blooming, and wild...

Must Do !

We found this place which is not very publicized and just LOVED IT ! It was nested behind a building where is a mini museum sooooooooo interesting ! The trail is perfect with boardwalks, everything i...