It is a beloved state wildlife refuge filled with water tupelo and bald cypress trees, their branches adorned by wisps of ... which is building an 18.5-mile levee system nearby to protect southeast ...

I first heard of Cat Island Wildlife Refuge when I moved to Louisiana. People told me that the largest bald cypress tree in the world was there. I planned to go see it right away. That was 23 ...

Officials celebrate the groundbreaking of the Maurepas Swamp revitalization project. Photo: Courtesy of Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority ...

Cypress is a popular choice among woodworkers for outdoor furniture projects. Due to the natural oils in the wood, it’s among the most resistant to water damage and rot of the domestic American ...

The 2024 Swamp Heritage Festival, held on December 7th at Big Cypress National Preserve, brought together history, culture, and community for a vibrant celebration marking 50 years of the Preserve and ...

The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana has so far planted 8,150 trees in Maurepas Swamp since 2015 and has plans to add another 4,500 bald cypress and water tupelo trees over the next three years.

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If you're looking for more wildlife encounters, consider joining one of the best Louisiana swamp tours; many are within a quick drive of Baton Rouge. Cajun Food Bus Tour in Lafayette (140 reviews ...

Zoom in: Federal, state and local authorities broke ground last week on the River Reintroduction into Maurepas Swamp Project, which will bring freshwater, sediment and nutrients back to Louisiana ...

Multiple tour companies offer different kinds of boat tours of the Louisiana swamps; several combine a swamp tour with a stop at a local plantation. To find which tour best fits your travel plans ...