Do you want to learn about alligators? Plan a field trip to one of Jean Lafitte's six sites? Find out who fought at the Battle of New Orleans? Discover the history of Louisiana's Cajuns? This is the place!
- plan your visit: find out what's happening where and when at Jean Lafitte's six sites, what you can do at the park, and other basic information
- calendar of ranger programs, special events, and more
- nature: bird checklists, animals from alligators to insects, plants, the dynamics of the Mississippi River delta, and more
- history and culture: people like Jean Lafitte, Louisiana's Cajuns, and the troops of the Battle of New Orleans; events like the War of 1812 and the Civil War; links to National Park Service online museums and research tools
- education: plan a field trip to a Jean Lafitte site, find curriculum-based education materials, and see special offerings like scout programs
- kids and youth: real and virtual fun from summer camps and Junior Ranger programs to WebRangers and podcasts
- photos and multimedia: take a virtual tour, find out what park researchers are learning, watch animations, peruse the photo gallery, or join Jean Lafitte's social media crew
- bookstores: Six sites? Six stores! Each Jean Lafitte store has items that reflects that site's special emphasis, from Cajun culture to Louisiana's wetlands to local history.
- news: links to downloadable images, the park event calendar, hurricanes and their impacts, and important stories old and new
- laws and policies: learn about park rules and regulations including permits for special uses, fishing and hunting regulations, etc.
- National Park Service Centennial: find out what Jean Lafitte is doing to celebrate 100 years of YOUR national parks!