In Jean Lafitte's day, silver and gold filled a pirate's treasure chest, but today's treasures are people, places, and memories. Discover New Orleans’ rich cultural mix. Learn Cajun traditions from people who live them. Watch an alligator bask on a bayou’s bank. Walk in the footsteps of the men who fought at 1815’s Battle of New Orleans. Follow the link to discover the treasure of Jean Lafitte. Read More
Information on hunting permits for the 2021-2022 season at Barataria Preserve
Explore Louisiana's wild wetlands---swamp, marsh, bayous, alligators, birds---just 17 miles from New Orleans.
Follow the footsteps of the troops who fought 1815's Battle of New Orleans and find out how the American victory changed the world.
Discover how three centuries of cultural exchange have created one of America's most distinctive cities.
Old traditions, new homes: through exhibits, programs, and boat tours, discover how Canada's Acadians became Louisiana's Cajuns.
Celebrate the Cajun way of life with music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, and more!
Big fun on the bayou: it's all about music, Cajun French, boat tours, and life in Louisiana's wetlands.
Rising seas, sinking land, and changing climate threaten south Louisiana. How do you pack a coast in your evacuation grab-and-go box?
Join the park's science team for special events and training at the Barataria Preserve and the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center.
Commercial photography or filming? A special event like a wedding or a bike race? Research? Hunting? Learn about special permits.
Last updated: November 9, 2021