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This park is located in Florien, Louisiana, halfway between Shreveport and Lake Charles. Visitors enjoy 40 acres of gardens, a large bass fishing lake, miles of hiking and biking trails, and camping facilities.
Address: 3894 Hodges Loop Florien LA USA 71429
 1 318 586-3523
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This five-acre park is filled with hundreds of alligators and six feeding shows daily, a gift shop, a snack shop, a petting zoo and Cajun music. The park is open seven days a week from 10am to 6pm, April 15 through October. The park features access for the disabled and group rates. All major credit cards are accepted.
Address: 380 Old Bayou Pierre Road Natchitoches LA USA 71457
 Send an Email (2) 1 318 354-0001
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Located between Saline and Campti, Louisiana, the Briarwood Caroline Dormon Nature Preserve is a botanical and wildlife sanctuary visited by college, university and high school groups, as well as horticulturalists from around the world. The preserve is open to the public by guided tours every weekend in March, April, May, August and November.
Address: 216 Caroline Dormon Road LA USA 71070
1 318 576-3379
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Natural growth and planted indigenous vegetation is found here, much of it labelled for visitors. The varies terrain allows for most types of Louisiana vegetation (except for coastal marshes). Miles of trails have been constructed, along with bridges. Facilities and picnic grounds are available at nearby Chicot State Park.
Address: 4213 Chicot Park Road Ville Platte LA 70586
1 318 363-6289
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This wildlife refuge is home to the occassional peregrine falcon and bald eagle, as well as deer, rabbits, and squirrels. Offering observation to the public.
Address: 401 Island Road Marksville LA 71351
1 318 253-4238
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Lake Chicot features fishing (bass, crappie, blue-gill, and red-ear), swimming, camping, pickicking and hiking. It is located 1.5 miles from the Louisiana State Arboretum.
Address: 3469 Chicot Park Road Ville Platte LA 70586
1 318 363-2403
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Six separate sites which highlight different features of Louisiana culture and natural resources, such as the Battle of New Orleans site, and the nature and culture of the swamp region. There are visitor centers at each location, and no admission fees.
Address: 365 Canal Street, Suite 2400 New Orleans LA 70130-1142
1 504 589-2636
Location #2: Acadian Cultural Center, Lafayette
Tel:318 232-0789
Location #3: Prairie Acadian Cultural Center, Eunice
Tel:337 262-6862
Location #4: Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center, Thibodaux
Tel:504 448-1375
Location #5: Barataria Preserve, Marrero
Tel:504 589-2330
Location #6: Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery, Chalmette
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