Eastern Brown Pelican

Fun facts on Louisiana:

• Entered the union - April 30th, 1812 (18th state)
• Capital - Baton Rouge
• Nickname - Pelican State
• Motto - Union, justice and confidence
• State Flower - Magnolia
• State Tree - Bald Cypress
• State Animal - Louisiana Black Bear
• State Forests - 1
• State Parks - 35

Louisiana is clearly in the east! With it's beautiful greenery, a LOT of water, and muggy buggy evenings. 

New Orleans (Naw-Lins), was historical, and a very interesting geographical location. We traveled all the way down to where the Mississippi River ends, and were welcomed with a multitude of bird species and even some alligators.

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Abita Springs
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