“In 1821 John James Audubon spent four months at Oakley Plantation, primarily as tutor to Eliza Pirrie, but utilizing much of his free time collecting and painting birds for his monumental work, Birds of America.  Audubon State Historic Site, the site of Oakley Plantation, in is in heart of what Audubon referred to as his “Happy Land.”  This historic site offers the visitor a glimpse of plantation life of the early 19^th Century and a sampling of Audubon’s relatively brief visit here.  But this site offers the birder or naturalist much more.  It offers the opportunity for the visitor to enjoy the rich natural setting around Oakley in much the same way the great naturalist , Audubon, himself, experienced it.”  The Office of State Parks, State of Louisiana, USA

The Lodge at the Bluffs is a part of Audubon’s “Happy Land” as he walked these grounds in the early 1800s.  You passed Oakley Plantation on your way to The Lodge at the Bluffs. This is a treasure to see from an historical, architectural (West Indies Style Architecture) and cultural perspective.  It is located 3 miles from The Bluffs.

 Guests can walk or jog the 5K Nature Trail (paved) in the Bluffs Community.  Bring your binoculars.  The Trail is open from Dawn to Dusk.   Use this link for a Trail map.

www.lastateparks.com – Office of State Parks, State of Louisiana, USA

Audubon State Historic Site, 225-635-3739 or 1-888-677-2838, 11788 LA HWY 965, St. Francisville, LA 70775 USA