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Once we left Pack & Paddle, we had a second meeting place at the Atchafalaya Welcome Center at the Butte LaRose Exit.  If you haven’t been here, stop in and watch the short film about the swamp, it is pretty dang awesome.  Also there are lots of local books and artwork on display.  We droveRead more

We met most of our group at Chicot State Park because they were staying in the cabins, having driven in from New Orleans for the weekend. We put in at the south landing since it was right next to the pavilion we reserved for lunch. There was rain heading our way so we unloaded theRead more

This trip I decided we would paddle the waters less traveled on the south end of the lake.  I waited until we were on the lake to make the decision about the direction to take because we had a 6-7 mph north wind.  Once we crossed the lake to the east side, the wind wasRead more

WHO: TECHE Project  WHAT: Shake Your Trail Feather WHERE: Parc des Ponts, Breaux Bridge WHEN: Noon to 6 pm, Saturday, October 20th WHY: Fundraiser for Bayou Teche Paddle Trail COST: Free, with official festival pins available for purchase The T.E.C.H.E. Project is a non-profit group working to raise awareness of the environmental, cultural, historical, andRead more

On Sunday,  September 23, 2012, we set out from Pack & Paddle for a day hike in Clark Creek Natural Area. The weather had been cool the week prior to the hike, and we were secretly hoping that the trend would hold up. For such a short 2 hour “all-highway” drive East, the trail is remarkablyRead more

It was a windy day on Lake Martin.  We checked the wind direction heading out so we would have a harder paddle out and an easier paddle back in.  We maneuvered through the cypress and tupelo trees, crossing logs that would sink beneath us as we skid across them. Just when we reach, what IRead more

Here’s the story:  There weren’t many sleepy eyes at 4am in the Albertson’s parking lot as 16 fishermen and women gathered.  We were headed way down the bayou south of Houma to Pointe Aux Chenes.  After a quick meeting to go over driving directions and to hand out maps of our fishing location, we wereRead more

The Atchafalaya Basinkeeper is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and restoring the ecosystems within the Atchafalaya Basin. It is a Waterkeeper program under the Waterkeeper Alliance, which is a grass roots advocacy organization consisting of over 200 local Waterkeeper programs and dedicated to preserving and protecting YOUR water from polluters.  Video – Preserving a WayRead more

Come into Pack & Paddle to demo any camping stoves and water filters! While you’re at it, bring in your backpack for a Shakedown. We’ll help you lighten your load! The newest addition to our recently renovated camping area is the Shakedown Summit – an interactive display that features an ultralight backpack along with waterRead more

Who is Marla? Marla has been with us for over a year so far; lately she’s been very busy working on Tent City & the NEW Shakedown Summit. FUN FACTS: Favorite Clothing Brand: Patagonia – mainly because of their ecologically mindful production of products. They also reuse and recycle a lot of their materials, justRead more