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Cajun Pride Swamp Excursion
Enjoy a narrated boat ride in the Manchac Swamp , a privately owned wildlife refuge . Relax in a comfortable , covered boat , with walking room and open viewing from any seat . Swamp creatures are unafraid and responsive to our captain ’ s voice . In the safety and comfort of the boat , you will be able to get within a few feet of “ jumping gators .” Other animals to be on the lookout for include nutria , ibis , turtles , herons , raccoons , egrets , and more .
Battle for Baton Rouge
Led by an expert historian , explore locations that were critical to the Battle of Baton Rouge . Visit the historic Magnolia Cemetery and stand upon the very ground where the most intense fighting of the battle took place . Next , explore the Port Hudson State Historic Site , a Louisiana State Park that preserves and interprets a portion of the Port Hudson Battlefield , where the longest military siege in U . S . history took place . View a film about the battle and siege , admire original Civil War artifacts , and witness a live firing of an original Civil War cannon used at Port Hudson .
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