Louisiana’s swamps turn into emerald wonderlands when the lush season arrives, making it the best time to explore their wild beauty. The cypress knees rise out of mirror-like water, draped with ...

Lake Martin, La — LAKE MARTIN, La. — We were looking for the big ones — the kind of alligators that give thrills to tourists toting cameras on shallow aluminum boats. After strolling the boardwalk ...

A scenic route through Louisiana's wetlands offers some of the South's best birdwatching, where forests, bayous, and trails create a haven for wildlife lovers.

Respect for the swamp means more than observing it—it means leaving it as it was found...Wildlife, especially alligators, are part of a balanced system.” — Milton Walker Jr. MARRERO, LA, UNITED STATES ...