• 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!
The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cookoff features 35+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware.

February 28, 2026

owntown Houma Courthouse Square Bandstand/Centenni
The Houma Rotary Cast Iron Cookoff features 35+ cooking teams serving their best dishes cooked in cast iron cookware.

February 28, 2026

owntown Houma Courthouse Square Bandstand/Centenni
Journey with us to New Roads & Pointe Coupee Parish on Saturday, February 28, 2026 as we tour a dozen+ sites of cultural & architectural significance.

February 28, 2026

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...
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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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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We have brochures, phone numbers and everything you need for over 40 different field trips!!
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