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The landscape of West Feliciana Parish is unique to the rest of Louisiana with rolling hills, deep ravines and large variety of plant and wildlife animals. Marking the area are state parks, wildlife management areas, refuge, state commemorative areas, waterfalls, swamps and battlefields.

Outdoor activities in West Feliciana & St Francisville Area consist of birdwatching, golf, hiking, cycing, running, photography, camping, and horseback riding. This list is actually very much under construction with more coming soon.

bayou sara Bayou Sara - The Waterway
One of the least mentioned attractions of the area, can be one of the best. If you have a opportunity to visit this untouched creek, bayou and swamp; you will not regret it. Go to website for important info.		 Website
Cat Island NWR

Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge -
A highlight of the area is where the National Bald-cyress residents. Wildlife viewing, birding, photography and hiking on undisturbed. Canoeing and kayaking are permitted during high water stage when the swamp is flooded.
Located 5 miles west of St Francisville.

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Tunica Hills Tunica Hills Wildlife Management Area -
Wildlife viewing, birding, photography and hiking on rugged hills, bluffs and ravines. Future plans are to add structure walking trails in the tree canopy.
Located 14 miles northwest of St Francisville on LA 66.		  
Mary Ann Brown Preserve - picnic area Mary Ann Brown Preserve - The Louisana Nature Conservancy
The Mary Ann Brown Preserve encompasses 109 acres rich in upland forest, wildlife and flora. Several well-marked hiking trails, including a self-guided interpretive trail, provide a relaxing adventure through slightly steep slopes, sandy bottom streams and easy walks on ridge tops. The Preserve is run by the Nature Conservancy. Camping is permitted by reservation only.		  
Port Hudson Museum & Interpretive Center Port Hudson State Commemorative Area
Hike the six miles of well marked trails on this 899 acres of historic battlefield. Along the trails you will find three observation towers, an elevated broadwalk over the breastworks in the Fort Desperate Area, a museum, a picnic area and restrooms. And of course there are creeks, ponds, flora, and plenty of wildlife.
Location just ten minutes south of St Francisville, Louisiana on U.S. Highway 61.
225-654-3775
888-677-3400
tunica falls clark creek

Clark Creek Wildlife Management Area
Locals refer to this WMA as "Tunica Falls" . Very hilly hiking trail follows the creek with serval picturesque waterfalls. Approximately 40 minutes north of St. Francisville., just across the state line,

 

 

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Thompson Creek
Photographers' dreams are made on Thompson Creek with the abundance of different natural back drops. Wetlands to 30 ft. bluffs, Thompson Creek has it all - birdwatching, hiking, paddling, photography.

 

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Orchard Orioles & Other Birds

All photos taken from the St. Francisville's front porch unless otherwise noted.
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Wireless Internet in rooms, main house, porches and grounds.

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Mississippi River Town
Mississippi River at Saint Francisville Louisiana
Riding the St. Francisville Ferry is a
great source for views of the traffic
along the Mississippi River.

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    Photographers Paradise

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    Hiking the Hills

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    Farewell to the Ferry

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    Popping the Question?

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    Local Artisti Murrell Butler

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    History Comes Alive

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    The Great Galleries

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    Little Town with a Big Heart

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    A Colorful Crop of B&B's

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    Local Photographs

    Owner of the St. Francisville Inn, Patrick Walsh, is an outdoor photographer specializing in birds and landscapes. One of his favorite locations is kayaking on Cat Island NWR. To view or purchase his work visit the West Feliciana Parish Historic Society Museum on Ferdinand St., Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site or the St. Francisville Inn.

    Merchandise for Sale

    The St. Francisville Inn also offers for sale various items throughout the mainhouse. Small antique peices such as clocks, mirrors and glassware are mixed about the wine parlor and dinning rooms. Art and photograph from Murrell Butler, Yolanda D'Aquillia and Patrick Walsh can also be found for sale. Historian and writer, Anne Butler, has several of her books for purchase.

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