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Everything on Monroe by the Bend, organised by topic.

Nature Near Town

• Bayou DeSiard, Monroe: Plan a Land-Based Visit — Bayou DeSiard is a waterway through Monroe, Louisiana, including the University of Louisiana Monroe campus.
• Black Bayou Lake Trail: Boardwalk and Route Choices — For a Black Bayou Lake walk, compare the Nature Trail and Wildlife Pier with the concrete Arboretum and Prairie trails.
• Black Bayou Lake: A First-Visit Guide — For a first visit to Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, check official alerts, building availability, weather, and the current trail map before…
• Black Bayou Visitor Center: Check Before You Go — The Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge visitor center is an education stop in a relocated historic house, but its building hours vary.
• Lakes Near Monroe, LA: Where the Water Is — For a lake near Monroe, choose Black Bayou Lake for a close wildlife walk or paddle, Cheniere Lake for a local park-and-lake outing while a temporary…

City Plans

• A First-Timer's Day in Monroe, Louisiana — For a balanced first day in Monroe, Louisiana, begin with a weather-appropriate walk and wildlife viewing at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.