Understanding vs. Fear
Understanding vs. Fear Breaking down our misconceptions about swamps. By Ross Baringer Swamps have carried a negative connotation and inspired fear for centuries, even in Louisiana where most of our culture is in some way connected to that environment. In literature and film they are often portrayed as dark festering areas full of evil….
“Who hoots for you?”
“Who hoots for you?” by Ross Baringer You don’t have to spend much time in a cypress swamp to realize that every inch of the place is overflowing with life. Millions of organisms are whirling along the repetitive course of their little life-cycles – birth, life, death, rebirth rolling on and on in perpetuity. Things both…
A river of trash…
Be a part of the solution Every year, around 28 billion pounds of trash finds it way into our oceans. The infamous “trash island” know as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch alone is estimated to be greater than the size of Texas. It seems to be common knowledge that these massive garbage clusters exist, but…
Kayaking New Orleans
Kayaking New Orleans, Louisiana New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours has became so popular that we’re helping our good friends open up a new company, Hidden Adventure Tours. Kayaking New Orleans and the area surrounding the crescent city, mainly swamps, is a must-do when visiting New Orleans but there are so many waterways and swamps to…
Manchac Kayak Swamp Tour Drone Footage
A quick little video showing a glimpse into the Manchac Kayak Swamp Tour. We can’t show you the whole thing 😉 What is the best time of day to go on a swamp tour in New Orleans? Mastering the Art of Kayaking: A Comprehensive Guide for Exploring Louisiana’s Enchanting Swamps Discovering the Mystique: A Journey…
Julie White- Haunted Louisiana swamp by Voodoo Priestess
The Haunted Swamp by a Voodoo Priestess The Voodoo priestess Julie White was more reclusive than most, although no less feared. It was said that White enjoyed trying to predict the demise of surrounding towns as she sat on the porch of her swamp shack, where she spent much of her time. She would also…