Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
Grand Isle State Park is located at the end of a barrier island near the end of the Mississippi River along the gulf coast.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
The park features include a fishing pier with an observation tower over the sea.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
Beaches have barrier jetties to calm the water for swimmers and tables in the sandy dunes.
Shaun Hunter
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Informational signs are posted throughout the park, offering a bit of history about early explorers and the geography of the area.
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A crabbing and fishing pier sits in a pond that has a hiking trail around its perimeter.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
On the Grand Isle fishing pier.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
The pond attracts wildlife and is a great place to see some of the species of birds who migrate through or call Grand Isle home, such as this heron.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
Pelicans sit on the crabbing pier.
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02/02/2018
Informational kiosks line the tables and concessions area of the observation tower.
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A view of the pier crossing the marshlands from the observation tower.
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A heron in the pond.
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View of the observation tower.
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The park offers tent camping on the beach near its campground.
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Forty-nine RV sites are available in the park's campground.
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A wooden bridge along the nature trail offers views of wildlife in the pond.
Shaun Hunter
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02/02/2018
Pelicans atop the wooden bridge on the nature trail.