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An American alligator floats in a bayou at the Barataria Preserve. Credit: National Park Service.
Baldcypress trees can be found along the Bayou Coquille Trail at the Barataria Preserve. Credit: National Park Service
Boardwalk trails like the Marsh Overlook Trail let people walk through the Lousiana wetlands at the Barataria Preserve. Credit: National Park Service
The overlook at the end of the Barataria Preserve's Marsh Overlook Trail provides a sweeping view of the marsh; the row of trees in the distance have taken root on higher ground. Credit: National Park Service
Spanish moss and dwarf palmettos abound in the Barataria Preserve. Credit: National Park Service
The Plantation Trail is on the east side of the Barataria Preserve, where land is higher and usually drier. Credit: National Park Service
Guided walks and other ranger programs are offered at the Barataria Preserve on a regular basis. Credit: National Park Service
The Barataria Preserve Visitor Center contains exhibits about coastal Louisiana: its plants and animals, its history, and its future. Credit: National Park Service
