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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
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The park's mission to preserve and share cultural traditions, historical sites, and natural landscapes means that there's always something interesting going on at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. The links above provide information about what's happening throughout the park.

For information on exhibits, events, and ranger programs at the park, visit the schedule of events.

 

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Two big red, black, and yellow lubber grasshoppers sit on a leaf  

Did You Know?
Lubber grasshoppers are sometimes known as devil's horses in south Louisiana. They lay their eggs in the fall and prefer loose dirt, so they often lay their eggs in cemeteries. These enormous flightless grasshoppers hatch in spring and spend the summer munching their way through vegetation.

Last Updated: June 27, 2007 at 12:15 EST