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September Adventures in New Orleans As the curtain falls on summer, a cascade of memories rushes through—the laughter, the late-night stories, the sweltering heat, and the pursuit of that elusive beach bod. August’s fervor lingers, leaving behind a trail of sunburns and a mirror reflecting a gaze of mixed emotions. Summer is a beautiful contradiction,…

Exploring the New Orleans swamp tours in February is the start of the spring season and it starts coming alive. Alligators sun themselves on fallen cypress trees amongst the budding background.

Drone footage of the Manchac Swamp during the winter. Expert drone marketing by @ElGringo_Rojo

  Some people don’t like gumbo, I don’t really understand it, what’s not to like? Heck, it’ll warm ya right up, what’s so bad about that? Maybe they don’t like okra? I mean, I guess I could see not liking okra sometimes, ya know it’s all slimy, but not in a gumbo in a gumbo…

  New Orleans is such an amazing place Creative and adventurous things to do in and around the city. Founded in 1718 by the French, New Orleans passed to Spanish control in 1763. It finally joined the United States in 1803. This change of hands, along with its history of slavery and connection to the…

  Two Hour Spirit Airlines Flight vs. Two Hour Kayak Tour: Road to Nowhere   There are many ways to spend two hours. You could watch many movies, but not The Godfather, or you could watch four episodes of The Office. You could catch up with an old friend, or do your child’s math homework…

Deep Thoughts on New Orleans’ Weather by Mike Maher   It’s very nice outside, even if it dips down a bit at night, the days are pleasant. Been sunny, and you got the alligators coming out of the water to catch some rays. People coming out on the water will have a heck of a…

JAZZ FEST WARNING by Mike Maher(the rambling king)   For those of ya’ll coming into New Orleans for Jazz Fest this weekend, you’re coming at the wrong time. Jazz fest is in the late spring. It’s a big old music fest that has a long history and I’m sure you’d have a great time next…

  Why November is a great month to visit New Orleans Bird Migration watching Pleasant weather- No need for air conditioning It isn’t busy. Find out more reasons why fall is the best time to visit New Orleans Give thanks for the New Orleans swamps and why they are so important for our environment.

  A short poem about snails and ourselves by Kelley KirkPatrick   River clams and swamp snails, Steadily streaming swirls that crunch, The seasons change, and the shells remain. Shed your turtle belly, perhaps a palate of scales. As we grow into the next version of ourselves    

A thrilling story by a classic soul Mike Maher   The friggin dog keeps popping up on the counter to scrounge some food. I told the lil guy “hey buddy, stop doing that, I’m serious, I’m really serious”, but he keeps going for it anyway. Yesterday the lil sausage jumped up and grabbed the whole rotisserie chicken when I was in the other room! The whole dang bird, $5.95 at walmart. You know what I did, I walked right in there, took the bird from him and said “listen pal, I’m really serious, stop stealing my dang birds”. And ya know I’m feeding him friggin grain-free, the good stuff he’s getting salmon he’s getting lamb, the good stuff. Spending bout half my dang pay check on the bag. But hey he doesn’t listen, last night he jumped up and snagged…

  Sam’s swamp readings by Sam Baker   Flora and Fauna of the Swamp: Which One Are You?   Have you ever been lazily floating along in a kayak, stumble upon a gator or particularly charismatic clump of water hyacinth, and think “OMG, that is so me!”? No? Well, you should explore self reflection exercises…