tricentennial – n. the three-hundredth anniversary of a significant event.
devastating – adj. causing great damage or harm
challenge – n. a difficult task or problem : something that is hard to do
authentic – adj. real or genuine: not copied or false
dozen – n. a group of 12 people or things
attraction – n. something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do
aquarium – n.a building people can visit to see water animals and plants
regional – adj. of a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way
bayou – n. an area of water in the southern U.S. in which the water moves very slowly and is filled with many plants