• 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!
Wood storks and other wading and shore birds can be viewed in this area as they are drawn to feed in the South Farm’s water management units.

August 01, 2026

Sherburne Wildlife Management Area Complex
Join us for a rockin’ good time at the 4th of July Celebration of Tunes on the Teche! Don't miss this year's FIREWORKS SHOW! Saturday, July 4, 2026Live Music by Louisiana Red6:00 – 9:00 PMBayou Teche @ Parc des Pont Come enjoy:Live MusicFIREWORK

August 04, 2026

Parc Des Ponts de Pont Breaux St. Bernard Drive B
Join us for a night featuring the best tastes, treats, and entrees that Donalsonville has to offer.

August 08, 2026

Lemann Community Center | 1100 Clay St. Donaldsonv

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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Cycling our back roads is a great way to get to know Louisiana. You'll taste our famous food, hear our music, meet our people and experience Louisiana!
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Cajun and Creole music forms are closely related and, as such, they share many common origins and influences. Find out more about music on the bayou here!
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