This past week we had a blast exploring and learning with some guest who were in town for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Convention. We were thrilled to have been able to have our first up and close looks at the Golden Silk Spiders, Brown Anoles, and Eastern Pond Hawk Dragonflies. Each one of…Read More
Late last week, our founder, Barbara Johnson, was invited to appear on "In The NOLA" - a show hosted by Betsie Gambel on New Orleans' own WGSO 990 AM. Sharing our passion for Louisiana's wetlands and the importance of life beyond the flood walls is important to us - it's why we do what we do. So the…Read More
A farm to table experience! What can’t you do here in New Orleans?! This past weekend we enjoyed the wonders of our own backyard. We took an incredible VIP tour with Craig Napoli, co-owner of Ycloskey dock and Café Sbisa. We had an amazing opportunity to watch Chef Alfred Singleton prepare some g…Read More
A cold front in the middle of summer? And in New Orleans?! It actually happened last week and we had the best time out in the weather on tour. The birdwatching was spectacular. We enjoyed catching view of local and migratory birds from the Madere Boardwalk in Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge. …Read More
Now is a best time ever to visit the #LouisianaCoast. During these special summer months, we've partnered with New Orleans & Company to provide exclusive discounts for The Great Delta Tours. Travel beyond the floodwalls, experience life on the docks, see where the BEST seafood is harvested, and …Read More
We had the most fabulous weekend with so many fun adventures! Meet Lynette Gonzales, an Islenos shrimper woman who owns “Rock-N-Dock" in Shell Beach, St. Bernard Parish. We caught up with her on our recent tour with New Yorkers, Jonathan and Kevin. Famous for her Jimmy Buffet-esque shrimp dock whe…Read More
Imagine: Going out on an exploration of the Great Mississippi Delta. Way out, past the flood walls in South Louisiana, you visit the docks where the world's greatest seafood is caught and harvested each day. You get to meet the people who "live the lifestyle" - the fishermen, the crabbers, the ones …Read More
Our team at The Great Delta Tours partnered with Peter Martinet, Ph.D, at a Xavier University and Dinah Magarden, Ph.D, at UNO’s Coastal Education and Research Facility (CERF) in Bayou Sauvage Wildlife Refuge to provide a fun and enlightening group excursion for their students. Our goal was to exp…Read More
Recently, our team at Great Delta Tours had the chance to partner with BBC Destination Management Company to host a customized ecotour for the American Sheep Industry (ASI) National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. Of course we jumped at the opportunity! During the tour, we had a special chance…Read 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 strug…Read More