Spend Three Days In Three Swamps On This Weekend Road Trip In Louisiana
A weekend road trip sounds like the perfect day to spend a three-day weekend, right? Louisiana has so many unique attractions, you may not know where to begin. Lousiana’s wetlands are some of the most iconic natural landscapes in the country, and this epic road trip will show you three of our most beautiful swamps, marshes, and wetlands.
Honey Island Swamp, Louisiana 70461, USA
The Honey Island Swamp covers about 70,000 acres of some of the most pristine swamplands in the entire country.
You might even learn about the legendary swamp monster that's believed to lurk in the shadows at night.
It's pretty common for local tours to feed the animals marshmallows, like in the picture above. Judging by the raccoon's reaction, we'd say he likes it!
Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
Our next stop takes you out of the boat and onto the boardwalks where you can stretch your legs and explore on foot.
There are plenty of benches peppered along the trails, too, so you can stop and admire the view.
We'd recommend taking the Bayou Coquille Trail. It leads to a scenic overlook where you can see for miles!
One thing to note about Barataria Preserve is that it's ripe with wildlife. There are hundreds of alligators, snakes, and turtles that call the area home, and you never know who... or what... will also be using the boardwalk trails! If you see wildlife along the trail, that's your sign to spin around and find another trail.
One thing to note about Barataria Preserve is that it's ripe with wildlife. There are hundreds of alligators, snakes, and turtles that call the area home, and you never know who... or what... will also be using the boardwalk trails! If you see wildlife along the trail, that's your sign to spin around and find another trail.
Atchafalaya River, Louisiana, USA
Saving the best for last, our final destination on this epic tour brings us to the Atchafalaya River Basin, the nation's largest river swamp.
Because the Atchafalaya is so large, there's really no wrong way to access it. One of our favorite tour companies is Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours. They're located right on Lake Martin.
You may even want to rent a kayak so you can explore the area at your own pace.
Are you planning on taking this road trip this summer? Let us know in the comments!
Address: Honey Island Swamp, Louisiana 70461, USA
Address: Barataria Preserve Visitor Center, 6588 Barataria Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072, USA
Address: Atchafalaya River, Louisiana, USA
