
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Take a stroll through forest, swamp, and marsh on the Barataria Preserve audio tour.
Take a stroll through forest, swamp, and marsh on the Barataria Preserve cell phone audio tour. The wetlands at the Barataria Preserve is rich with life and stories. Hear about a few creatures, plants, and people that make Barataria worth preserving. To hear the tour: call 504-799-0802 (long distance or cell phone charges may apply). Enter the stop number for the stop you want to hear; for example, press 1 to hear stop 1. Press *0 to leave a comment. Tour Stop 1: Names and Places Tour Stop 2: Barataria Live Oaks Tour Stop 3: Lumbering Tour Stop 4: Invasive Species Tour Stop 5: Disappearing Wetlands Tour Stop 6: Alligators Tour Stop 7: The Flotant Marsh
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The following trails are wheelchair accessible: Visitor Center Trail, Palmetto Trail, Bayou Coquille Trail, and the first third of Marsh Overlook Trail. See the trail map and trail map description to learn more about the preserve trails.
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Barataria Preserve Trails