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2 o’clock bayou is located just off of Hwy 190 and Hwy 71 between Port Barre and Krotz Springs.  We immediately saw several turtles sunning themselves down this seldom used waterway.  Of course there was the ever present red-ear slider but then there was the Mississippi map turtle, it has ridges down the center ofRead more

  There was a threat of rain this morning but it looked as though it was going to clear up early enough for us to take on this 15 mile paddle. When we arrived at Arnaudville landing the weather was absolutely beautiful. We dropped all the kayaks then all of the drivers drove to BreauxRead more

There was concern that this trip may have to be cancelled because of rain. It was raining at Pack & Paddle at our meeting time but we took a leap of faith, after watching the radar, in the hopes that the weather would clear. Well, it was sprinkling as we neared Lake Martin so theRead more

We had bright blue skies welcoming us to Lake Fausse Point for our paddle trip to view the large cypress that encrust the edges of this beautiful lake.  Since we had a strong south wind, we made the decision to paddle the south shoreline in order to get protection from the heavy chop that canRead more

We dropped the boats off and all passengers at a park just south of I-10 at the first Jennings exit, while the drivers took the vehicles to the Mermentau boat dock.  I have yet to see more than 2 or 3 cars at the park at any one time.  Paddling down the Nezpique, you are not likelyRead more

Such a fun time. Majority of the class hadn’t kayaked before but were so ready for the challenge. The weather was perfect with a slight breeze. Everyone picked up the technique quickly and we enjoyed a paddle thru the beautiful Lake Martin Cypress trees. There are so many birds right now a true treat.  CongratsRead more

Kayaking 101 has proven again to be more than an introduction to kayaking technique. I had the honored opportunity to introduce four great new friends to there own backyard in a whole new way. We had a Grandmother and teen, the Bayou Ladies, who went from wanting there boats tied together to paddling like pros.Read more

This trip was sold out weeks before the initial date, the day before the trip there was a last minute cancelation that left us with five anglers. John Williams of Houma and I led this “semi guided” trip to Pointe Aux Chenes. Dennis, Billy, Jeremiah and I met at Pack and Paddle around 4:30 am.Read more

This trip was lucky to even go since we had a thunderstorm leaving and another one approaching. With the time change, we now had time to get on the water and fully enjoy the sunset and the cool temperatures left behind from the rain. Circling the lake clockwise from the boat launch we paddled out and made ourRead more

  As the group gathered at the Fausse Point State Park boat launch, I was thinking how lucky we are to have so many people willing to come out and support the Basinkeeper program.  Twenty six people made the trip from as far away as New Orleans and even Arkansas for the chance to paddleRead more