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Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Field Trips at the French Quarter Visitor Center

The park's French Quarter Visitor Center in New Orleans houses a museum highlighting the nature, culture, and history of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region. Call 504-589-2636 ext. 1 for more information and reservations.   

Vanishing Louisiana Coast.  

Did You Know?
Louisiana’s coastline is slowly disappearing into the Gulf of Mexico. Land in coastal Louisiana is sinking about one inch every 2 ½ years.

Last Updated: August 22, 2006 at 14:15 EST