Trees lean over the water creating cool tunnels of green. Paddle through them or just admire them from shore. The Spanish moss adds that classic Louisiana touch. It’s what makes our state look ...

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

Lake Martin, just a short drive away, offers one of the most accessible and impressive wildlife experiences in Louisiana – a cypress-tupelo swamp that serves as home to a remarkable variety of birds, ...