Louisiana landscape

Wild Purple Iris in the Louisiana marshlands.

Taken from my kayak on an early morning paddle around Lake Martin.

A swamp in Louisiana, outside of New Orleans, as seen from an airboat. Felt like a whole different world than anything I'd ever seen before. The folks at Airboat Adventures were awesome!

The Atchafalaya Basin comprises an area of 860,000 acres of swamps, lakes and water prairies. Cutting a 15-mile-wide path across South Louisiana, it is the largest and last great river-basin swamp. But to fully comprehend and appreciate the magnificence of the Atchafalaya, you must journey back to when the Atchafalaya was as nomadic as its people.

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.

Pintail Wildlife Drive: Located just south of the Visitor Center (N 29.94634 W 93.08441,) Pintail Wildlife Drive is the best place to see wildlife as you drive along the 3-mile loop. A variety of different birds can be seen throughout the seasons, while alligators are year-round residents. The loop traverses canal-side hedgerow-type scrub, prairie, and marsh habitats which hold all manner of bird life from flycatchers, wrens, warblers, sparrows and buntings in the hedgerows to ducks and…

Printable Louisiana Wall Art Print No. 9-0153 | Bayou Country | Swamp Country | Cajun Country | Louisiana Landscape Art | Gator Country. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of Louisiana’s bayou country with this stunning digital art print. Featuring the tranquil inner coastal bayous, swamps, and waterways, this piece captures the essence of Cajun country. Perfect for adding a touch of nature to your home decor, this downloadable art is ideal for kitchens, living rooms, offices, bedrooms…

Alligator country.