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 nearly ...

The Atchafalaya Basin, the world's most productive swamp, according to the news release, is critical to Cajun culture, supporting its ecosystem of cypress-tupelo swamps, fueling the local fishing ...

In a world full of stress and drama, wouldn't it be nice to drift lazily along on a lake, surrounded by magical cypress trees ... area is right by the Atchafalaya Basin and has plenty to do ...

Visitors can get a taste of South Louisiana's natural state, where scenic spots like the Atchafalaya Basin ... can wander beneath the moss-draped cypress trees and take in the sights and sounds ...