Barataria, Louisiana - Wikipedia Barataria ( ˌbɛərəˈtɛəriə BAIR-ə-TAIR-ee-ə) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States The population was 1,057 in 2020 [2] It is part of the New Orleans – Metairie – Kenner metropolitan statistical area
Barataria Preserve - U. S. National Park Service Hurricane Ida in 2021 damaged some of the Barataria Preserve trails Beginning on February 2, 2026, the Visitor Center and most trails in the Preserve will be closed to accommodate the demolition and construction to fix the damage Work is expected to take two years
Barataria Preserve Hiking | Jean Lafitte National Historical Park . . . Walk along boardwalks and dirt trails to spot animals including alligators and over 200 species of birds plus an ever-changing array of wildflowers and plants See the trail map, enjoy a self-guided tour, or explore with a cell phone tour
Mysteries Of Louisiana’s Barataria - TouristSecrets Located just a short drive from New Orleans, Barataria Bay is a paradise for nature lovers and history buffs alike The bay is part of the larger Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named after the infamous pirate who once roamed these waters
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park Preserve, Barataria Preserve With more than 26,000 acres of wild Louisiana wetlands, the Barataria Preserve's hardwood forest, swamp, bayous, and marsh offer trails, picnic areas, fishing, hunting (in season and with permits), and wildlife viewing Visitors can enjoy over 9 miles of trails to hike in the preserve
Barataria Preserve in Louisiana Is A Gem of a Destination Barataria Preserve sits right on the Mississippi Flyway and over 200 species of birds use the preserve’s waterways throughout the year The National Park Service has an excellent guide to all of the birds in Barataria that’s worth checking out
Barataria Bay - Wikipedia Barataria Bay (French: Baie de Barataria), also Barrataria Bay, is a bay of the Gulf of Mexico, about 15 miles (24 km) long and 12 miles (19 km) wide, in southeastern Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish and Plaquemines Parish, United States
Barataria Preserve Near New Orleans The Barataria Preserve hosts a kaleidoscope of strange and elegant birds, from the ruby-throated hummingbird to the cuckoo and the Acadian flycatcher However, it’s the gators that usually bring the crowds