Wow! Enjoyed a delightful walk on a “cool” beautiful morning recently on The Ridge Trail, one of the few bottomland hardwood forests left in coastal New Orleans due to hurricanes and saltwater intrusion. See the growth of new trees and vegetation as compared to after Hurricane Katrina which destroyed 80% of the tree canopy. ExploreRead More
An exciting new public infrastructure project opened in May to the public along Lake Pontchartrain. It is the new Bucktown Wetlands Boardwalk located within a 3.4-acre man-made marsh in Jefferson Parish near the 17thStreet Canal. Right in our own” backyard”, residents and visitors will now be able to learn about and experience- first-hand- a beautifulRead More
Recently, we were honored to have leaders of PIANO (Professional Innkeepers of America, New Orleans Chapter) on our Great Delta Tour. It was an honor to go beyond the flood walls with such a fantastic group! Local fisherman, Don Robin of Robin Seafood, visited with members in Ycloskey, LA, America’s oyster capital. While he wasRead More
New Orleanians have a deep love for their city. With that love comes a healthy respect for more than just the culture. We work to improve our city and state with environmental clean ups and restoration programs. Yet air quality has always been a more intangible issue for U.S cities. We struggle to reverse theRead More
The Great Mississippi River Delta is brimming with incredible wildlife. In this blog, the ecotourism team at The Great Delta Tours will show you some of the greatest wildlife the Delta has to offer! Louisiana Black Bears Nearly identical to black bears of the Rocky Mountains, the Louisiana Black Bear calls the Mississippi River ValleyRead More
The Great Delta Tours give you the best in New Orleans ecotourism, allowing you to discover one of the richest, lushest, and most diverse ecosystems in the country. Exploring down in the Delta can be an amazing experience—one full of complex culture, amazing wildlife, and jaw-dropping beauty. But what is the true interaction between eagerRead More
Eco-tours are an extremely eye-opening experience to witness a natural environment, and to understand the importance of conservation in protecting natural areas. The tours are designed to be both enjoyable and informative, showing first-hand the importance of preservation of our natural spaces. With The Great Delta, outside of New Orleans, facing imminent environmental degradation, TheRead More
