The bayou

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…

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.

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…

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

Well I’ve been in Louisiana for a couple months now, and I still don’t understand what a bayou is. To me, it just looks the same as a river. Except there are trees growing in it? And al…

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.

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Lake Martin

Down in the bayou, he paddled the waters. Old, hoary moss hung down from the trees. He poled his canoe through the murky channel, And enjoyed the cool of the light summer breeze. He knew he …