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Wildlife seen on swamp tours in the Honey Island Swamp and Manchac Wildlife Management Area and Maurepas Swamp

The Rise of Regenerative Tourism: Empowering Travelers to Give Back to Nature and Local Communities

In recent years, a new form of tourism has emerged that goes beyond the traditional notions of sustainability and responsible travel. Regenerative tourism, with its focus on restoration, resilience, and community empowerment, has captured the imagination of travelers seeking meaningful and transformative experiences. This article explores the concept of regenerative tourism and its profound impact…

Kayaking in the New Orleans Swamp: A Summer Adventure

If you are looking for a unique summer adventure, kayaking in the New Orleans swamp can be a thrilling and memorable experience. The swampy ecosystem of Louisiana is home to diverse wildlife and vegetation, and kayaking can give you a closer look at this fascinating environment. June is a popular month for kayaking in the New Orleans swamp, as the weather is warm and the water levels are high. Here are some tips and recommendations for a safe and enjoyable kayaking trip: 1. Choose a reputable tour operator: If you are a beginner or unfamiliar with the area, it is advisable to book a guided tour with a licensed and experienced operator. They can provide you with the necessary equipment, safety instructions, and local knowledge to make the most of your trip. 2. Wear appropriate clothing and gear: Since you…

New Orleans Alligator Tours

Baby Alligators are back out sunning themselves! It’s spring and the baby alligators are back out to enjoy some sunshine!   We tour past them with our kayaks and can get up pretty close without motors.  Some stunning footage of these reptiles as they sun themselves on a fallen cypress tree.

Best day trips from New Orleans

Best things to do within a short drive from New Orleans. by Jeffrey Chitek   1. Clark Creek Natural Area/ Tunica Falls Louisiana, especially around the Greater New Orleans area is flat…very flat.  We have many iconic and beautiful swamps, wetlands and marshes to explore by boat, but the prospect of a hike across dry…

The best swamp tour for your family

A family tour that will please When exploring the Bayou of Louisiana there are many different choices for things to do. There is a lot to do, see and drink in the French Quarter, but there’s also so much to explore outside of it! Experience a colorful side outside of the quarter, a kayak swamp…

Collect memories, not things.

Kayak Swamp Tours make great Holiday Gifts and memories. There is a lot of research that shows, experiences make better gifts than things. These experiential gifts create the “waiting period” which is the time after people receive the gift, they have good feelings up until the time they experience it as they wait for the…

Autumn Blooms

Autumn Blooms by Emma Reid Here are a few flowers  that bloom in the fall that I identified the other day out on a swamp tour. Late GoldenrodSolidago altissima, L. Goldenrod’s piney-tasting leaves and flowers are an important medicinal remedy for the urinary, digestive, and respiratory systems. The goldenrod tribe encompasses one hundred species of late-blooming,…

SWAMP “DO-NOTS”

A list of things not to do in the swamp for the most enjoyable experience and also your general safety. by Jeffrey Chitek   I’ve taken thousands of people, (of widely varying intelligence) from all over the world into the swamps of Louisiana.  Fortunately, no one has been seriously injured, as I am a savant…

ALLIGATORS VS. CROCODILES

Stuff you should know about Alligators and Crocodiles. by Emma Reid   On our tours, people ask A LOT of questions about alligators, but the most common question by far is, “What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?” It is important to know that we will not see any crocodiles on our…