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“Bald Cypress Roots Illuminated by Early Morning Fog” As we meandered through the winding bayous of the Manchac Swamp in pitch darkness it was hard to imagine what the sun would uncover that morning. The crisp fall air cracked against the warm swamp water and mist began to rise into the cypress trees. As the…

The Barred Owl or (strix varia) is a large North American owl that ranges from the west coast of the United States all the way to the swamps of Louisiana. These owls are residents of the Manchac Swamp and are a great sight to see on our kayak swamp tours. Unlike a lot of other…

If you want to get out in a kayak and see some of the most scenic areas the state has to offer visit us on a kayaking swamp tour today! If you are an avid photographer and want longer to explore and setup shots around sunset we can accommodate you as well. Our professional photographer…

The summer weather pattern has remained constant even as we see the fall equinox this year. That means late afternoon thunderstorms are the norm. We have been making lots of photo excursions lately, and the dark clouds and broken sky make for great light. Spotty and intermittent cloud cover drapes dark dramatic backdrops behind glowing…

Kayak tours on the Manchac Greenway The Manchac Greenway is slowly becoming a reality. The Manchac Greenway Committee is working hard to promote and protect the beautiful corridor of swamp land and communities along the western border of Lake Ponchartrain. The isthmus of wetlands that separate Lake Ponchartrain from Lake Maurepaus on its western boundary…

We get lots of questions from clients about where to eat after our kayak swamp tours. We thought we would compile a list of recommendations here on the blog that guests can refer to when looking for a place to eat after their trip. Below are five good lunch options that won’t break the bank…

We get lots of calls everyday with people asking what they should wear while on one of our kayak swamp tours. While anything that is comfortable for you while you’re doing an outdoor activity is fine to wear, we figured we would share a few recommendations that we have for dressing for a kayak swamp…

The winter in Louisiana this year was all over the place. Freezing temperatures would plummet into the 20 degree range answered shortly thereafter by warming trends to 80 degrees. This made for a pretty drab winter. The wildlife in the swamp hunkered down to avoid the tumultuous winter weather conditions. As we approach the spring…

Wild Louisiana Tours Named to List of 42 Best Eco-Adventures in the U.S. There’s no outdoor experience in the world quite like paddling the lush, wildlife-filled Louisiana wetlands. New Orleans is a city famous for its nonstop nightlife, but those who are in the know understand that this area of Louisiana is also known for…

While staying in Fresno this summer I took every opportunity to get out on the water and into nature. While the city of Fresno itself lies in the central valley in a somewhat desert like climate, there are multiple rivers running through the area, and trips to mountain lakes and streams are a short drive…