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Cane River National Heritage AreaSchool children observe a beaver dam in nearby forest, Photo by John Lees
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Cane River National Heritage Area
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
Park Fun
 
 
Ranger with Jr. Rangers, Photo by CRNHA
Photo by Cane River National Heritage Area
Junior Ranger Badges presented by Ranger Randy at Cane River Creole National Historical Park.

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery
615 South Drive
318-352-5324 or http://natchitoches.fws.gov
Visit the Aquarium and tour the hatchery. School groups welcome.

Natchitoches Parish Library
450 Second Street
Check for Special Children's Events
Admission free. Groups welcome.
For detailed information call:
318-357-3280
or visit
www.youseemore.com/natchitoches

Alligator Park & Show
Alligators Up Close & Personal
Open Daily April 15 - August 15
Weekends August 15 - October 15
10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Admission: $6.50 Adults
$4.95 Ages 3 to 12
Free ages under 3
Group rates available
For information call:
318-354-0001 or 877-354-7001
or visit:
www.alligatorpark.net

Fort St. Jean Baptiste - Office of State Parks
155 rue Jefferson
Admission: $2.00 Ages 13-62
Experience a bit of colonial history
Groups welcome.
For more information call:
  318-357-3101 or 888-677-7853
or visit
  www.lastateparks.com/fortstj/
Tobacco Plants growing in field, Photo by John Lees
Tobacco Plants
Tobacco and Indigo were among the first cash crops in this region.
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Mule ready to plow, Photo by Sonny Carter
Mule in Cane River National Heritage Area
The mule was used to plow fields and carry heavy loads
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Scenic heritage trail along Cane River Lake, Photo by John Lees
Cane River National Heritage Trail
Country route provides scenic heritage trail for locals and tourists.
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Students from the University of Houston work at Magnolia site, Photo by NPS
Students at Magnolia Complex Site
University of Houston students sift through dirt taken from slave quarters.
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Plowed field ready for planting, Photo by NPS  

Did You Know?
Cane River National Heritage Area is a place where many cultures - American Indian, French, Spanish, African, and later American - came together to create a way of life dependent on the land, the river, and each other.

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Last Updated: February 14, 2007 at 15:38 EST