Explore Louisiana’s Bayou Country

Your Adventure Starts Here

In order to truly capture the essence of Louisiana’s Bayou Country, taking a swamp tour should be at the top of your itinerary! Our tour guides and captains are natives of this area who are not only knowledgeable about the beauty and beasts that inhabit our swamps but are also filled with stories and history they have gained from being born and raised along the bayou. They can both embody and visually show their visitors the natural beauty of Terrebonne Parish. Bald eagles, herons, turtles, alligators, and an array of migratory birds are just a few species you can see while being surrounded by trees draped by Spanish moss. There is something about a swamp tour that can capture the beauty that simply cannot be seen just by living in this area.

Explore the diverse natural beauty and rich ecological systems of our area by taking your family on a swamp tour in Louisiana’s Bayou Country.

Louisiana Boiled & Raised

If you ask us, there’s no such thing as a bad time to eat Louisiana crawfish or savor the flavors of homemade Cajun cookin’. Don’t just take our word for it, taste for yourself by exploring the Bayou Country Crawfish Trail. With nearly 30 trail stops, from fresh seafood markets to down-home Cajun restaurants, or drive-thru boiled seafood, there’s no better way to experience the mouth-watering flavors of Louisiana crawfish all year long. During “heads” season you can feast on a heaping platter of peel-and-eat crawfish when hot, boiled crawfish is a must-have across our region. Live and boiled crawfish are widely available during the first half of the year usually between Mardi Gras and early summer. “Tails” season is when you’ll find crawfish tail meat featured all over the menu. Etouffee, jambalayas, crawfish pies, gumbos, po-boys, boudin, pastas and more. Crawfish dishes are available year-round but are mostly enjoyed during the latter half of the year. 

Have You Seen the Rougarou?

If quirky with a twist of culture is what you’re into, then Rougarou Fest is a can’t-miss event made just for you. From

a parade of giant puppets walking down Main Street to witches dancing about in unison to seeing the Rougarou himself, there’s never a dull moment to be had. Get a taste of authentic Cajun culture at one of the “Speaking Stages” where you’ll hear discussions and stories of traditions and the way of life here in Southeast

Louisiana, immerse yourself in the “French Tent” where you’ll hear and participate in the Cajun French dialect of the language spoken all day, try any of the local seafood dishes which have been caught, peeled, and prepared by local volunteers, and finished your meal off with a blackberry dumpling or Pop Rouge ice cream. Other things you won’t want to miss—The Pardoning of the Nutria, meeting the Rougarou Queen, local live music, local vendors selling Louisiana crafts and goods, a costume contest and much, much more. You’ll see exactly why this event was named one of USA Today’s Top 10 Costume Parties in the Nation and Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events.

Fishing in Bayou Country

With some of the very best in world-class fishing, Houma’s unique location on the Gulf of Mexico allows for a diverse combination of fishing found nowhere else on earth. This makes Houma and its incorporated towns of Cocodrie, Dulac, Four Points and Chauvin the true fisherman’s paradise. Bring your own boat (we’re right on the Intracoastal waterway) or use one of our many experienced charter services, you’ll find an abundance of marinas and launches along with comfortable accommodations guaranteed to create the perfect mix for your trip. Houma also has some of the most liberal fishing limits in the country, so don’t miss this catch of a lifetime.