Discover how The Atchafalaya Basin protects Louisiana's coast from hurricanes. In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers ...

When planning a Louisiana vacation ... You can start at either the cypress swamp of Caddo Lake or the pristine waters of Lake Claiborne and work your way to the other side. Museums are a common ...

In addition to alligators, Louisiana's swamps and bayous offer ... kayakers caravan to the tour site – the closest remaining cypress tupelo swamp, located about 45 minutes west of the city.

"Old-growth cypress homes preserve a piece of history of when Louisiana swamps, however short-lived, produced a premier and sought-after wood that served as a rot-resistant framework for housing ...

At this week's meeting of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority governing board, the agency announced $6 ...

Louisiana is home to one of the most fascinating natural wonders in America: The largest cypress tree in the U.S. Here's where to find it.

supporting its ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps, fueling the local fishing and crawfishing economy, while also providing habitat for migratory birds and protecting millions in South Louisiana ...

Deep in the bayous and swamps of southern Louisiana, Gordon learns how to live ... to forage among the waterways and groves of gnarled cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss requires Ramsay ...

(via PBS Terra) In the Atchafalaya Basin—the largest river swamp in the U.S.—ancient cypress trees act as natural barriers against hurricanes and extreme weather. Spanning a million acres, these ...

(The Center Square) – At this week's meeting of the Louisiana Coastal Protection ... a rock berm and a weir designed to protect a cypress swamp, redirect stormwater runoff and increase the ...