• 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!
Louisiana Grass Roots, a short documentary that tells the story of Louisiana’s forgotten prairie lands will screen at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30pm.

April 02, 2025

Acadiana Center for the Arts 101 W. Vermilion St.
Originating in 1981, the Baton Rouge Blues Festival has become one of the nation’s fastest growing blues festivals of its kind, consistently growing in attendance to more than 50,000 people ranging from ages 18 to 65.

April 04, 2025

North Boulevard Town Square 222 North Boulevard Ba

The Flower Fest

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Flower Fest is devoted to celebrating the talent and ingenuity of Floral Artists through this collaborative event bringing together florists and other creatives in a spirit of camaraderie, fellowship and culture.

April 04, 2025

Pointe - Marie Village Center District 14200 River

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...
We have brochures, phone numbers and everything you need for over 40 different field trips!!
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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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Louisiana's warm summers, mild winters and abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities are camping invitations.
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