The bayou

Dive into the mysterious world of Louisiana's enchanting bayous, explore the Swamp's hidden wonders, and discover the rich history, diverse wildlife, and captivating folklore of this one-of-a-kind ecosystem – a true gem of the Bayou State.

In my trip a few weeks back, I ate lunch at the Blue Bayou. Since I was by myself on a business trip, I could really take in the environment of the place - it is an incredible piece of theming. Later, full of Monte Cristo (wow... just wow), I enjoyed arguably the best attraction ever built (for a really thorough read on the attraction's greatness, see the Passport to Dreams essay on it here: passport2dreams.blogspot.com/2011/08/fire-in-night-pre-em...). As I walked out the exit, I snapped…

Beautiful image capturing light and shadows among moss laden trees along the bayou in City Park, New Orleans

One of our favorite experiences in the New Orleans area was taking a tour on the bayou. Unlike the tour of the cemeteries, this is a tour we would recommend to anyone going. We have been on air boats over the Florida Everglades a few times and this is similar because of the animals that you see, but the experience is completely different because of the vibe that the bayou life exudes. We made the 30 minute trip out of New Orleans and we surprised by the amount of water that covers that end…

Gorgeous light shining through moss laden trees along the bayou in New Orleans.

Bayou Benoit Sunrise, .- Bayou Benoit is a gut located just 12.5 miles from Saint Martinville, in St. Martin Parish, in the state of Louisiana, near Dauterive Landing, LA. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including yellow bass, bluegill, sucker, white bass, crappie, channel catfish, sunfish and yellow perch here.

Out for an Airboat Ride, in a New Orleans Bayou. Spanish moss grows everywhere.

Who cares about plot? The Pirates sequel is a wild ride all the same. Plus: a French alter-ego trip.

Louisiana’s Mississippi Delta is one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems in the United States. The swamps and bayous are home to countless species of fish, birds, reptiles, and mammals ... Read more

From dark swamps to sun-kissed marshes, the Mississippi River Delta is a photogenic wonderland. Explore the swamps in Louisiana and New Orleans at top attractions!