Exploring Lafayette, Louisiana’s Bayous and Swamps
Louisiana is famous for its uniqueness in many categories, be it culinary, cultural, musical, or natural beauty. With its diverse and intricate landscape, the state boasts over 53,000 miles of bayous, cypress-tupelo swamps, and slow-moving rivers. Many people say these waterways are mystical and filled with Cajun folklore and Native American legends. There’s even a “Myths and Legends Byway” that stretches for 181 miles throughout the state. Explore it by car or by water, and learn of true stories, ghosts, and tall tales dating back to the time of the land pirates and outlaws.
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