The Plagues to Come
The Plagues to Come by Josh Jack Apart from their striking beauty, the coastal reaches of southern Louisiana are some of the most productive and fecund environs on the planet, encompassing about a quarter of all the wetlands in the United States. Two-thirds of all the migratory birds in North America lay-over here…
Benefits of kayaking
Benefits of Kayaking Interview of The Great Jeffrey Chitek by Abbey Wise Do you know of any physical or mental benefits of kayaking? I am not a health freak at all. I love red meat and I live in Louisiana, one of our nation’s fattest states, with the temptation of fried chicken and lard baked…
A Louisiana summer in swamp photos
A Louisiana summer in swamp photo color. by Ross Baringer The American alligator is undoubtedly the most famous resident of Louisiana swamps. Hollywood has given this animal a monstrous reputation, and while it is a dangerous predator it tends not to be aggressive. Alligator attacks are rare. Eco-swamp kayak tours provide a great way to…
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…
Honey Island Kayak Swamp Drone Footage
It was a little tighter in the swamps to get drone footage, so we have to keep something for a surprise! Discover the Magic of Kayaking in City Park: 5 Compelling Reasons to Dive In The Rise of Regenerative Tourism: Empowering Travelers to Give Back to Nature and Local Communities Bayou Bienvenue: Nurturing Nature’s Haven…
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…