The river valley forms the Atchafalaya Basin and Atchafalaya Swamp located in southern Louisiana near the Gulf of Mexico. The Atchafalaya became a main distributary of the Mississippi in 1839 to 1849 …

From its roots as a grocery to its evolution into a renowned establishment, offering live music, innovative cuisine, and craft cocktails, Atchafalaya stands as the epitome of contemporary Creole dining in New …

Welcome to America’s largest freshwater swamp: the Atchafalaya River Basin. From upland forests, to Cypress/Tupelo swamps, to an active land-building river delta, the Atchafalaya has lots to see.

Jan 23, 2025 · The Atchafalaya National Heritage Area spans 14 parishes and preserves local cuisine, music, traditions, language, and cultural landscapes.

The Atchafalaya, via the Old River, threatens to capture the major flow of the Mississippi; since the mid-20th century, however, a navigable system of dams, locks, and levees has kept the waters in check.

Nov 10, 2025 · The Atchafalaya Basin, located in south-central Louisiana, is the largest wetland and swamp in the United States. Spanning over 1.4 million acres, this vast ecosystem is a rich habitat …

We invite you to explore the unique American landscape of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area. You’ll see one of the most culturally rich and ecologically varied regions in the nation! The …

The Atchafalaya Basin is the nation's largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres of America's most significant bottomland hardwoods, swamps, bayous and backwater lakes. The basin …

Jun 9, 2023 · In addition to providing critical wildlife habitat, the Atchafalaya River Basin functions as a flood relief outlet and important filter for the Mississippi River, slowing its flow and trapping nutrients …

Located in south central Louisiana, it is a combination of wetlands and river delta area where the Atchafalaya River and the Gulf of Mexico converge. The river stretches from near Simmesport in the …