Don't miss out on this gem of a preserve. Everyone there was so helpful and the boardwalk through the swamp is great! There were plenty of gators, snakes, lizards, and birds. A nature lover's dream! More

We come here all the time, mostly to walk on the trails. If you like being outside, then you need to visit. It can get hot in the summers and of course, there are mosquitos. More

Went this past weekend out to the Barataria preserve part of this. It happened to be a spring in the swamp weekend. Walked the Coquille trail and the boardwalk along the canal. Lots of rangers around for the event. Saw irises, turtles, lizard, frogs, and 5 gators including an 8 ft. one! And it was FREE. More

Great place to stumble upon! It's not often enough that one steps from a beer-garbage-vomit-reeking street into a NPS site w/ wonderful rangers and gorgeous displays. Also, much better gifts for your kids than the trashy bling at the tourist shops. More

I had done the air boat swamp tour and a couple of days later walked the boardwalk at Barataria. I loved the boat tour, but you get the same feel of the swamp by walking the boardwalk and reading the info plaques. Plus, it's free !!! My recommendation would be to do the Jean Lafitte / Barataria walk, and if... More

Lots to see and hear in this little visitors' center. Listen to recordings of music and various dialects from the region. More

It's a bit of a drive to get down to the park but completely worth your time. I'm pretty sure they offer guided tours as well as boat tours in the area. There are literally miles of trails and bridges made of wood planks that take you throughout all the rivers in the area. We saw tons of wildlife including... More

The free morning tour (9:30 daily) of the French Quarter was a great way to understand some interesting facts about the city. Ranger April was friendly, informative, and interesting. The tour last about an hour and gives you some great vantage points to take pictures. More

Great little park down near the lower part of Jefferson parish (take business 90, get off at barataria blvd, go left on barataria blvd and go through all the suburban-ness for a couple of miles till the park is on your left and right). Excellent trails, including a boardwalk out onto a canal/bayou and walks through cypress and palmetto. I... More