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Cane River Creole
National Historic Park |
It is located in north central Louisiana |
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| Visiting Cane River Creole National Historical Park makes a great family vacation idea for a national park for those that love Southern history. It offers insight into plantation life and has many archeological artifacts from the 1800-1900’s for viewing. This park is part of the Cane River National Heritage Area and offers several historic landmarks in a beautiful section of the country. Check out below for great Cane River Creole National Historical Park information.
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Uniqueness - Cane River Creole National Historical Park is located within the Cane River National Heritage Area in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. The park includes 44.16 acres of Oakland Plantation and 18.75 acre... (click here for more)
Facts - The Cane River National Heritage Area extends westward from Interstate 49 to the Red River and includes everything in between. The Heritage Area's north/south boundaries are marked by the City of Natc... (click here for more)
Park and Visitor Center Hours - Cane River Creole National Historical Park consists of Oakland Plantation and the outbuildings of Magnolia Plantation. Grounds of both sites are open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. daily, and self-gui... (click here for more)
History & Statistics - Ambrose Lecomte and his wife Julia Buard built the first Main House at Magnolia Plantation in 1850. Lecomte had been acquiring land throughout the 1820s and `30s, while at the same time shifting from ... (click here for more)
Flora - The park's resources include the massive live oak trees found on both plantations.... (click here for more)
Activities in the Park - Members of the Natchitoches Art Guild host free painting workshops for park visitors. Musicians, storytellers, and craftspersons use the historic Oakland and Magnolia Plantation stores as enchanting s... (click here for more)
Be Equipped - Natchitoches sits 130 feet above sea level and enjoys a semi-tropical climate with a complete seasonal cycle. Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of short duration. Summer months are quite... (click here for more)
Weather - Natchitoches sits 130 feet above sea level and enjoys a semi-tropical climate with a complete seasonal cycle. Winter months are usually mild with cold spells of short duration. Summer months are quite... (click here for more)
Wildlife Warnings - The enchanting grounds of Oakland and Magnolia Plantations present challenges to visitors, such as uneven or muddy trails, fire ants, and an exciting variety of reptiles. It is always a good idea to w... (click here for more)
Fees - There are currently no fees for this park.... (click here for more)
Camping - There is no camping within the park. Camping is available in nearby Kisatchie National Forest. More information is available from their Provencal visitor center at (318) 472-1840.... (click here for more)
Nearby Attractions - Cane River National Heritage Area is 4 miles away, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park is 263 miles away, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is 263 miles away, Natchez National H... (click here for more)
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