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Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A picnic bench in the Pecan Grove area of the Jean Lafitte Barataria Preserve.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A short walk along Christmas Road leads to the beginning of the Ring Levee Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
Dense palmetto forest lines the trails around Pecan Grove.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A 5-way fork marks the end of Christmas Road and the beginning of the Ring Levee Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
A portion of the Ring Levee Trail is along plank boardwalks that allow visitors to cross wetland swamp areas.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
Barataria Preserve wildlife is present along the Ring Levee Trail, such as this mature bald eagle in the trees near the end of the trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
Water damage has caused a temporary closure of the usual end of the Ring Levee Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
02/09/2018
Sunset in the swamp along the Ring Levee Trail.