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Cane River National Heritage Area YCC group works at Oakland Plantation, Photo by NPS
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Cane River National Heritage Area
For Kids
 
School group finds beavers' dam, Photo by John Lees
Photo by John Lees
School group looking at beavers' dam, Photo by John Lees

There are many activities for children within Cane River National Heritage Area and events are family oriented.
This list is meant to be an example of the "kid friendly" sites and activities in our region.

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
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
For more information call:
  318-357-3101 or 888-677-7853
or visit  www.lastateparks.com/fortstj/tchitoches.

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

National Fish Hatchery
615 South Drive
Warm water center concerned with spawning, hatching, and rearing young fish, called fingerlines. Aquarium and site tours available.
318-352-5324 or http://natchitoches.fws.gov
Visit the aquarium and tour the hatchery. School groups welcome.
 
Alligator Farm and Park, Photo by CRNHA
Alligators, Photo by CRNHA
Large alligators at the Alligator Park and Show, Photo by CRNHA

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American flag reflected in Cane River Lake as ducks swim by, Photo by Sonny Carter

Did You Know?
Cane River National Heritage Area includes Cane River Lake, an oxbow lake that once was the primary channel of the mighty Red River and defines the region today, just as it has for centuries.
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Last Updated: January 04, 2007 at 11:37 MST