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The Great Lazy River
The Atchafalaya is Culture, Tourism, Nature
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Welcome to the Atchafalaya
It’s not a swamp. It’s a whole new country!
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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!
below are the ones coming up next!
The Festival of Words is held in Grand Coteau. Celebrate the written word with open mics throughout the year that culminate in this two-day festival. Sharpen your craft with creative writing workshops hosted by published authors. There will also be a com
November 07, 2025
Thensted Center 268 Church St, Grand Coteau, LA 70
Experience Creole culture at the Holy Ghost Creole Festival in Opelousas, Louisiana. Every year, the festival takes place on the first full weekend of November and kicks off on Friday morning with finger-lickin' fried catfish. That night, experience gosp
November 07, 2025
Holy Ghost Catholic Church 788 North Union Street
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