Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

Located on the eastern limits of New Orleans, Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge is actually the biggest wildlife refuge in an urban area in the United States. Visitors to Bayou Sauvage have many choices when it comes to activities, from hiking, fishing and hunting to birdwatching and self-guided trail walks. The Bayou Lacombe Visitors Center is a good place to start a visit to Bayou Sauvage as they can provide visitors with information about the wildlife refuge, Junior Ranger kits for kids, along with several miles of trails and a botanical garden.