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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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A popular spot for fishing, picnicking and swimming, Lake Bistineau State Park features a boat launch, a large picnic area with several pavilions, a baseball field and a swimming pool. The park is located in Doyline, Louisiana.
Address: 103 State Park Road Doyline LA USA 71023
1 318 745-3503
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Lake Bruin boasts over 3,000 acres of water surface offering fishing, waterskiing, boating and swimming opportunities. A small camping area equipped with water and electricity is located along the lake.
Address: Route 1 St. Joseph LA USA 71366
1 318 766-3530
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Located in Chatham, just east of Jonesboro, the Jimmie Davis State Park at Caney Lake offers a host of recreational opportunities including fishing, waterskiing and swimming. The park features two boat launches and a fishing pier.
Address: 1209 State Park Rd. Chatham LA USA 71226
1 318 249-2595
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Founded in 1923, the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo covers 60 acres and features over 500 animals. The facility is open seven days a week.
Address: 1405 Bernstain Dr. Monroe LA USA 71202
1 318 329-2400
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Located on a paninsula in one of Louisiana's Trophy Bass fishing lakes, this park offers forests a wildlife watching as well as fishing, water-skiing, a sandy beach, bike trails, and a playground.
Address: State Road #1209 Chatham LA 71226
1 318 249-2595
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Located just north of Bastrop, the Handy Brake National Wildlife Refuge features an observation platform overlooking a permanent wetland inhabited by wintering waterfowl, wading birds, beavers and a variety of other species.
Address: North of Bastrop on Cooper Lake Road off Hwy.165 LA USA
1 318 726-4222
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Visitors of Lake D'Arbonne State Park find piney forests, rolling hills, five fishing piers and a scenic lake. The park also features camping, tennis and swimming facilities.
Address: 3628 Evergreen Rd. Farmerville LA USA 71241
 Send an Email 1 318 368-2086
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Camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking opportunities are offered at Cypress Black Bayou Park & Recreation Area, located in Benton, a short drive away from Bossier City.
Address: 135 Cypress Park Dr. Benton LA USA 71006
1 318 965-0007
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This park features playgrounds, a seasonal swimming pool, camping, picnic area, hiking trails, and boating in Bayou Bartholomew.
Address: 14656 State Park Road Bastrop LA 71220-7078
1 318 283-0812
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Bordered by Bayou LaFourche on the east, this wildlife management area is a popular spot for hunting deer, rabbit, snipe and waterfowl. A primitive campground is located on-site.
Address: 6 mi (10 km) southeast of Monroe LA USA
1 318 343-4044
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No matter what season, there is always something in blume at Elsong Gardens. Guests appreciate the vast array of flora, which includes Japanese magnolias, snapdragons, begonias and periwinkles.
Address: 2006 Riverside Drive Monroe LA USA 71201
1 318 387-5281
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Swimming, fishing, bird watching, waterskiing and camping are popular activities at Lake Claiborne State Park, located seven miles southeast of Homer, Louisiana. Campsites feature water and electricity.
Address: 225 State Park Rd. Homer LA USA 71040
1 318 927-2976
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Covering 160 acres of area and featuring five miles of nature trails, Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park offers a range of recreational opportunities including hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Naturalists provide nature-related programs by appointment.
Address: 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road Shreveport LA USA 71107
1 318 929-2806
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The American Rose Center Gardens, entirely dedicated to roses, features winding paths, streams and thousands of roses. The gardens are open from April to October.
Address: 8877 Jefferson Paige Rd. Shreveport LA USA 71119
Send an Email (1) 1 318 938-5402
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Established in 1997, the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge covers 4,500 acres and houses a variety of waterfowl, wading birds, neotropical migrants, reptiles and game fish. The refuge is open to the public for fishing, wildlife observation and boating. The site features an interpretive boardwalk, nature trails and a native plant arboretum.
Address: US Hwy. 165, 2 miles north of Monroe LA USA
Send an Email 1 318 726-4400
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