• The Great Lazy River

    The Atchafalaya is Culture, Tourism, Nature
    and So Much More!

  • Welcome to the Atchafalaya

    It’s not a swamp. It’s a whole new country!

  • It’s so big - and full!

    Birding, Biking, Paddling, Camping, Hunting,
    Fishing, Golf and Tree Tagging!

  • To infinity, and beyond!

    The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Stretches far...
    Well into the Gulf of Mexico!

National Heritage Area

Welcome to the Atchafalaya

In the heart of Louisiana lies a vast natural wonder with a storied past.  Welcome to America’s largest freshwater swamp: the Atchafalaya River Basin.  From upland forests, to Cypress/Tupelo swamps, to an active land-building river delta, the Atchafalaya has lots to see.  How you explore America’s Foreign Country…that’s up to you!
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Action In the Swamp

Events Calendar

Meetings, festivals, tours through the marsh and much more can be found here...
below are the ones coming up next!
Annual week-long juried Plein Air competition featuring artists from around the country who are able to paint in seven parishes within Acadiana.

March 08, 2025

Sliman Theater 129 E. Main St. New Iberia 70560
Louisiana’s Largest Fishing, Hunting, & Outdoor Show

March 14, 2025

Lamar Dixon Expo Center (REV Center) | 9039 S. St.
This year sees Celtic Bayou Festival return to its original host venue at, Warehouse 535 on Garfield street, Lafayette where it will utilize both function halls, main bar and the large eye catching green space that lies outside the back of the venue. Thou

March 14, 2025

Warehouse Five Three Five/Rhum Room 407 Lee Ave.,

Explore Our Website

What’s Inside!

Our website is packed with information to help you schedule school tours, learn about the wetlands, or find out more about the cultures of Louisiana. Below are just some of the great things we invite you to investigate...
Louisiana's complex blending of cultures for over 300 years has produced distinctive regional food traditions for which we are known worldwide.
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We have brochures, phone numbers and everything you need for over 40 different field trips!!
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Our partnership with the American Birding Association to produce a statewide birding guide as part of the ABA's Birdfinding Guide series. Get the facts here!
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