The staff, volunteers, and partners of JeanLafitteNationalHistoricalParkand Preserve are dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural resources ofLouisiana's Mississippi River Delta region.
First and foremost, those resources and the park itself belong to the American people. Information on how the park manages its resources on behalf of its owners is available at the links above.
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve is part of the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior. Today there are nearly 400 units in the national park system, each representing some nationally significant aspect of America's natural or cultural heritage.
Did You Know?
The opossum is North America's only native marsupial! The female will carry young in her pouch for 2-3 months and then on her back another 1-2 months. A female will usually have 7-8 babies, and each one latches onto one of 13 teats in her pouch.