There S Nothing As Scenic As The Acadiana Nature Station In Louisiana

The Acadiana Park Nature Station is one of the most underrated natural areas in Louisiana, and it’s time you paid it a visit. Established in 1978, the little slice of paradise in Lafayette features 150 acres of some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the state. Whether you’re just looking for a solo stroll or you have the whole family in tow ready for a day of adventure, this wooded wonderland is picture-perfect.

You’ll want to start your journey at the nature center, where you can learn more about the ecosystems you’ll be walking through.

Mike Gormley/Google They often host special programs and educational opportunities, too. But even if you just pop in, you’ll get to learn all about the different ecosystems throughout the center, primarily the remnants of a Gulf Coastal Tall Grass Prairie and the Mississippi River Floodplain.

There are over five miles of trails that weave throughout the nature center.

Thomas Marceaux/All Trails You can mix and match to fit your schedule.

From gravel and dirt…

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…to beautiful boardwalks…

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…you’ll be surrounded by enchanting emeralds and picturesque scenery.

Dakota Raabe/All Trails Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way!

You’ll be met with glimpses of the Dan Deballion Canal as you stroll.

Amber Laviolette/Google When the sun starts to set - what a sight!

There’s also a playground for the little ones, as well as some picnic benches peppered around.

Forrest Bernard/Google Pack a lunch and enjoy a day of outdoor adventure!

The trails are open daily from dawn until dusk.

Tam G/All Trails And the Nature Station is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For a full trail map and more information, visit the Nature Station’s website, and don’t forget to give them a follow on Facebook, too. Have you ever visited the Acadiana Park Nature Station? Let us know in the comments.

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They often host special programs and educational opportunities, too. But even if you just pop in, you’ll get to learn all about the different ecosystems throughout the center, primarily the remnants of a Gulf Coastal Tall Grass Prairie and the Mississippi River Floodplain.

Thomas Marceaux/All Trails

You can mix and match to fit your schedule.

Monti Smith/All Trails

Tam G/All Trails

Dakota Raabe/All Trails

Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way!

Amber Laviolette/Google

When the sun starts to set - what a sight!

Forrest Bernard/Google

Pack a lunch and enjoy a day of outdoor adventure!

And the Nature Station is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Address: Acadiana Park Nature Station, 1205 E Alexander St, Lafayette, LA 70501, USA