In Louisiana, we have so many myths and legends that you can live your whole life here and never hear of all them. Recently, ...

and is home to the largest swamp in America, the Atchafalaya River Basin. Atchafalaya covers more than a million acres of southern Louisiana in a vast stretch of marshland, punctuated by tall trees.

As one might suspect in a South Louisiana swamp, there are more charismatic ... and a host of reptiles and amphibians, from water snakes to tree frogs, are often viewed as well.

Swamp tours are a popular activity for any visit to Louisiana. In addition to alligators, Louisiana's swamps and bayous offer a chance to see bears, beavers, foxes, nutrias and racoons ...