Kayak a Cypress Tupelo Swamp

New Orleans, Louisiana

4 hours

2 - 8 People

Details

Louisiana loses a football field of land every 45 minutes.
Although vast areas have been destroyed, outdoors enthusiasts can go back in time, paddling kayaks through some of the few remaining cypress tupelo forests in the Maurepas Area 40 minutes outside the city. Paddling this beautiful, unique ecosystem is great for the adventurous, the nature enthusiast and the environmentalist alike. After taking our tour, you’ll understand why the wetlands are worth fighting for!

Itinerary

You’ll start with an in-depth audio-visual education on the history of this problem and the proposed cures from award-winning experts. Then come with us to experience the beauty of the largest wetlands ecosystems left in the lower 48 states. Our tour guides include a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning reporter and the producer of the only television series covering the rapid and alarming rate of Louisiana's coast.