It’s the perfect time of year to be spending your weekends exploring all of our beautiful nature trails and wildlife preserves in the Pelican State. Boardwalk trails in particular are a nature lover’s paradise since they allow you access to see parts of Louisiana’s wetlands that you just wouldn’t be able to see any other way. Luckily, the endless maze of boardwalk trails at Barataria Preserve will keep you occupied for hours.
Few things are as calming as taking a stroll through Louisiana’s wetlands, and Barataria Preserve certainly delivers when it comes to scenic views.
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You’ll find Barataria Preserve tucked away in the heart of Marrero, Louisiana.
Dan Shafry/Google You’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from it all, and you kind of are when you head over to this isolated little slice of paradise in Jefferson Parish.
This fabulous nature preserve clocks in at a massive 23,000 acres of pure Louisiana beauty.
John Coach LoVE/Google Marshes, bayous, swamps, and forests all make up this important nature preserve, and the trails will give you a glimpse at some of Louisiana’s most breathtaking natural scenery.
There’s an extensive boardwalk and gravel trail network that winds around the preserve.
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All of the trails are less than two miles long, so you can mix and match depending on your schedule.
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Great for kids and great for solo strolls, Barataria Preserve is a hidden gem full of incredible marsh and bayou views.
Eric Constant/Google Bring the whole family for one adventure, and then come back and visit for a peaceful and calming afternoon on your own!
You might even spot a swamp critter or two. The area is home to scores of alligators, turtles, snakes, raccoons plus all your feathered friends like egrets, herons, and others.
Ariel Pennington/Google Just remember to never feed the wildlife, and leave only footprints so that the next generation can appreciate this natural paradise for years to come.
You’ll want to check preserve’s website beforehand, as they frequently do repairs on some of the boardwalk trails, but the preserve is typically open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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You’ll feel like you’re a million miles away from it all, and you kind of are when you head over to this isolated little slice of paradise in Jefferson Parish.
John Coach LoVE/Google
Marshes, bayous, swamps, and forests all make up this important nature preserve, and the trails will give you a glimpse at some of Louisiana’s most breathtaking natural scenery.
Gren Levin/Google
Jeff Aguero/Google
Eric Constant/Google
Bring the whole family for one adventure, and then come back and visit for a peaceful and calming afternoon on your own!
Ariel Pennington/Google
Just remember to never feed the wildlife, and leave only footprints so that the next generation can appreciate this natural paradise for years to come.
Have you ever explored Barataria Preserve? What’s your favorite trail? Shout it out in the comments below!
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Address: Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
