Swamp Tales

Running swamp tours in South Louisiana gives a person a front-row seat to the biggest unsung hero in the Gulf Coast: the wetlands. Most folks who step onto one of our boats think they’re just here to see alligators, moss-covered trees, and maybe a nutria or two doing whatever nutria do. But the longer I’ve…

Louisiana’s swamps are some of the most fascinating places on Earth—full of wildlife, mystery, and stories older than most roads in this state. Visitors from all over the world come to glide through the bayous, watch alligators sunbathe on logs, and snap pictures of moss-covered cypress trees that look like they came straight out of…

Anyone who visits the Louisiana bayou for the first time usually arrives with one question: “So… how many gators are we gonna see?” The truth is, alligators are definitely out there, and they usually steal the spotlight. But the swamp is home to far more characters than most visitors realize. Some are graceful, some are…

Spend enough time in South Louisiana, and it’s hard not to develop a certain respect for the swamp. It’s beautiful, a little intimidating, and occasionally smells like something prehistoric is still living in it. But that’s the charm of it—the swamp doesn’t try to impress anyone. It just is. It’s been around since long before streets, smartphones,…

There’s something about seeing an alligator up close that makes the heart beat a little faster. Maybe it’s the slow blink, the stillness, or the way it hovers just under the surface of the swamp—half visible, half mystery. For many visitors, alligators are the highlight of a Louisiana swamp tour, and rightfully so. They’re ancient,…

Louisiana has always been a state with two sides—and neither one is shy about it. On one hand, there’s the wild tangle of the swamp, with its cypress knees poking through the water like nature’s version of street art. On the other, there’s New Orleans, where the streets hum with jazz, the buildings lean with…

Spend enough time in a Louisiana swamp and it becomes clear pretty quickly: everything out there has a job. Some jobs are obvious, like the alligator keeping smaller critters in check. Others are less glamorous but just as important, like the beetle breaking down dead plants. It’s an entire community, and just like any community,…

Swamp tours are some of the most unique adventures Louisiana has to offer. Where else can a person glide through bayous, spot alligators, and hear stories about life on the water, all in a single afternoon? But like any good adventure, a little preparation goes a long way. Bringing the right gear makes the experience…

Every season tells a new story in the Louisiana wetlands. The swamps that surround Marrero, Barataria, and the wider Southeast region are alive with constant change, especially when it comes to the birdlife that fills the skies, trees, and marshes. Some species only stop by for a short visit, while others make this their home…

Bourbon Street gets a lot of attention—and for good reason. It’s loud, colorful, and unforgettable. But here’s the thing: if the only part of Louisiana a visitor sees is Bourbon Street, they’re missing half the story. The other half is waiting just a short drive away in the swamps and bayous, where the real character…

Adventure doesn’t always mean climbing a mountain or jumping out of an airplane. Sometimes, it looks more like drifting through a cypress swamp with a heron flying overhead and an alligator keeping a careful eye from the bank. That’s the kind of adventure Louisiana delivers every day, and after decades of seeing visitors come here…

As soon as the weather cools off—even a little—the same question pops up like clockwork: “Do alligators hibernate?” It usually comes right after someone asks if gators can climb fences (they can) or if they really sleep with one eye open (not always, but close enough to keep it interesting). Fall in South Louisiana means…