Atchafalaya National Heritage Area

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area Cajun Coast

A Native American word, “Atchafalaya” (ah-CHA-fa-LIE-ah) means long river. Established in 2006, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area stretches across 14 parishes in south-central Louisiana. Both a place and a concept, […]

Attakapas Wildlife Management Area

25,730 acres owned by the state of Louisiana and 2,232 acres owned by the US Army Corps of Engineers of bottomland hardwoods, cypress and tupelo swamp. 20 miles NW of […]

Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area

137,000 acres of active delta, approximately 45,000 of which is freshwater marsh land. 18 miles SW of Morgan City, accessible only by boat. Boating, fishing, hunting and birding.