If your Frugal Family Travelers enjoy hiking, then you may want to consider stretching your legs on the Boy Scout Trail at Big Branch Marsh in Lacombe, LA, where picturesque views abound in this diverse setting!
The trailhead begins at a gravel parking area with a map and information to guide hikers. Grab a map or take a picture of it with your phone and begin a unique journey on the raised boardwalk which traverses over the marshy terrain. Look for the signs, which are strategically placed along the trail, to discover facts about the landscape and wildlife to be found. The boardwalk will end at a gravel road! Here the journey can continue by taking a right turn. This trail will eventually take you to a raise platform where views of the wetlands can be seen which extend all the way to the lake. On a clear day you will see the city of New Orleans in the distance!
Don’t forget: Pack plenty of water! Pack bug spray, especially during the summer months.
Cost: Free
Note: The trail is not a loop and is approximate 3.5 miles to and from the raised viewing platform mentioned above.
Directions: Click for Google Map
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