Start your day on the water with a kayak or paddleboard rental from Geaux Paddle! Located in Thibodaux, Geaux Paddle offers convenient self-service rentals, making it easy to explore the scenic beauty of Bayou Lafourche at your own pace. Book your time online HERE, grab a paddle, and keep your eyes peeled .. you might even spot an alligator or two along the way!

Next, it’s time to dig into the bold flavors of Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou! Make your way to one of our Cajun Bayou Food Trail restaurants and experience the fresh, flavorful dishes that make our cuisine so unforgettable. From soft-shell crab and Gulf-fresh shrimp to crispy catfish chips (pictured) and plenty more, there’s always something delicious waiting to be discovered. Find your choice of restaurant at the link HERE.

After you’ve fueled up, it’s time to see some alligators! Select from a choice of swamp and airboat tours in Lafourche Parish. Rip through the water on an exhilarating airboat tour with Airboat Tours by Arthur Matherne OR enjoy the stories of a true local Cajun legend while gliding on a pontoon boat at Zam’s Swamp Tours and Ecological Park (Pictured). Tours with Zam’s depart at 2:00 PM. Tours with Airboat Tours by Arthur leave at various times throughout the day. Call ahead to book your tour (Photo Credit: Vesna Dies).

Close out the day by stopping in at the Coastal Center in Thibodaux. Located on the campus of Nicholls State university, the state-of-the-art research and education facility is dedicated to studying Louisiana’s Coastal environment. It brings together scientists, students and community partners to address the challenges of coastal land loss. Stop in to explore their exhibits, and don’t miss the storm surge ruler, where you can see just how high the water rose during past hurricanes.