Jess is super knowledgeable about the ecosystem, and it was interesting to learn about the nature…read moreand the history of this bayou. The equipment worked well, the paddling was long enough but not strenuous. The scenery was remarkable, and I got to kiss a green snake! Go to the bathroom before you go, or be prepared to use nature. I recommend this company!

So great!! Was an incredible learning experience anda great tour!!! I would highly recommend it to…read moreanyone visiting NOLA

Really not helpful, we're on market for a bike and was spending 4K on 2 and they couldn't be…read morebothered. Find another option, they have a going out of business on building and I can see why. Don't waste your time

Amazing service!…read more Replaced the tires and tubes on a wheelchair while I waited. Very reasonable price. I brought the wrong size tubes, and they popped when installed. But they put their own tubes in at no charge since they didn't spot it beforehand! OMG! I mentioned I needed a tire pressure gauge because my car's TPMS light was on. And they checked and added air to my car tires at no charge!! I still bought the gauge to keep in the glove compartment. Highly recommend this place!!

My husband and I rented kayaks from this business this morning (Sunday). We found them via Google,…read moreand then researched them on heir Facebook page. I called yesterday afternoon to inquire on the rental procedure and spoke to one of the owners. I was told that they operate from sun up to sun down. Single person kayaks are $35 for the entire day, and two sweaters are $70 for the day. Cash only. They provide oars and life vests. We got there around 9:00 this morning and were greeted promptly by one second owner (husband/wife team) as he was assigning two other customers. We were soon on our way after paying and reviewing the area map. They take the kayaks down the road to a launch site. You park there, across the street. When you are down you call them to have the kayaks picked up. It's very close, so there isn't a long wait. We had never been kayaking before but, as they reassured us, it was easy to catch on. You start out in the bay and can head out to Deer Island or explore other waterways. We chose to head toward Deer Island. We didn't make it, lol. We probably had another half hour or so to go before we threw in the towel and turned around. For our first time we did pretty darn good. When we started out there weren't any boats out, but headed back people were getting out. We didn't have any issues traversing the paths of the boats, though fighting the wakes was something else for us newbies. There is plenty to see while you are out. We saw plenty of pelicans flying and diving for fish, we saw fishing jumping out of the water, and we saw several dolphins. We also saw something that resembled a dolphin...but looked a little different than a dolphin. It was at that point I turned around and headed back to my husband, lol. I'm not saying for certain it was what we're pretty sure it was...but.... The couple that owns this business are both incredibly nice and accommodating. They have been in operation for a little over a year, I believe. The kayaks were nice and in good shape, and they were very prompt with the drop off and pick up. I feel like price we paid was fair, especially considering that it is for the entire day. They suggest you bring a bag with drinks and snacks. Definitely bring sunscreen, and a hat wouldn't hurt. We brought ziplock baggies for our phones and car keys, but I would invest in one of those dry plastic bags that you can hang around your neck. I would also take towels next time. Totally didn't think about that. Bathroom. I only saw one port-a-potty along our way, so I'm really not sure how bathroom needs are met. Also, I asked about bringing our Pomeranian in the future and was told that they've had people have brought their dog before.

Owned by a nice, friendly couple. My friend and my dog and I had a great time renting kayaks and…read morekayaked to Deer Island. The couple gave us great advice on how to get there and even recommended a local place for great food after we were done! Definitely would recommend them to anyone looking for a fun outdoors adventure with great views. cost $35 per kayak and cash only since they are a mom and pop shop

Awesome day trip! We did the 4 hour float via river tube and it was only $25. Free parking, they…read moredrop you off and pick you up, cooler tubes for $5, life vests on request, dressing rooms & bathrooms on site. Very friendly, well-run company. I've never floated the Bogue Chitto but I did a river float in Hot Springs, Arkansas a few years back and this was way more relaxing and organized. Easy float that would be kid friendly (would probably do the two hour one though) since there's not too many obstacles/rapids and lots of beaches to stop at. Took me less than a 1.5 hours to get here from NOLA and took my friends about 1.5 to get here from BR.10/10 recommend this and I will definitely be back!

Beautiful and clean river tubing. The owners are very cool, always friendly, they check in on us as…read morewe are floating a few times and we always have the best time with them. I would recommend Louisiana River Adventures over any other tubing in the area. If I could give more than 5 stars I would.

Amazing food - Great Staff! Kaci is so always smiling and absolutely Wonderful!!…read moreWe will definitely be back for the French Dip and friendly service!

Shaved Prime Rib sandwich is da' bomb! I actually salivate walking in to order one. Note to self,…read morenever think I'll take the other half home again or split another sandwich! I was totally satisfied with the first whole one I ate. Took friends back to enjoy one with me...split it with my friend and left wishing I had eaten the whole thing. That good! Ricky, Whitney and the other bar staff are totally customer friendly. You might pass this place up if driving by or walking. I won't make that mistake again for I know what lies behind those doors....a tummy full of happiness! As my last group of friends were walking out with me we saw a tray of sandwiches being brought to a table. I cannot wait to try other selections...although I must admit, getting pass the shaved prime rib will be tough! Kudos to your crew!!!!

Went on a trip this past weekend and had a blast. Brandon and his team crushed it. Super friendly…read moreand helpful.

Had a great overnight trip with this family-owned and run business in mid-February. It was the…read moreperfect time to go, with warm days, cool nights, and no other boats in sight. We did the trip from Brooklyn to Cypress Landing in about 9 hours of travel with moderate paddling. Pay attention to your safety brief because they give a good description of your halfway point. We stopped on the first night before reaching it and had some extra paddling to do the next day. They warned us of one newly-downed tree that spanned the river, but said they would be out to work on it before the season picked up. We hit Cypress Creek right at our pickup time and our ride was there waiting for us. They do all of the heavy lifting during put-in and take-out. All you have to do is load up and shove off. The river itself had many bends, and was about 2/3 shallow with a fast current and the rest deep with little to no current. There were many stumps and downed branches to maneuver around, but no part of the river was impassable. It's impossible to get lost; simply stay in the widest part of the river and follow the current. There were numerous sand and gravel beaches that would make for a good picnic or campsite. The Black Creek Hiking Trail runs along the right side of the river--at times you can clearly see it--and provides a ready source of firewood.

Beautiful section of the Bogue Chitto! I mean, clear water, beautiful beaches...all the pluses of a…read moretubing trip without all the people! If you want to chill, and not have to be surrounded by strangers who are probably peeing in the water right next to your tube, take an adventure out to Sandy Bottoms! There was even a mud shelf where we could dive off & we did...over and over again! It's super easy to find too. The one bad side was that there was a long wait of about 40 minutes to get on a bus to the river because they had one person stationed at the tent taking money & one guy running people back and forth with the van. It was a super long wait in the sun, as there's no shade. But again, sooooo worth it. The staff was amazing & really made it up to us.

This outfitter is a small operation, but we really enjoyed the experience and plan to go again…read more Larry was quite nice and helpful, and stopped off at the Dollar General for us for more ice on the short bus ride over to the launch site. The river was beautiful, and there were many beaches -- some sandy, some rocky -- where you could pull off for awhile. We loved that there weren't a whole bunch of people on the river. If you like a quieter paddling excursion, this is definitely it. If you're debating between a tube or a kayak, we liked the kayaks better. Do wear shoes!

I came for the hummingbird festival. I have been wanting to visit for some time now, but once I saw…read morethat they were having a hummingbird festival, I decided that it was a good time to come. On the small side. About two dozen or so vendors selling goods and wares, several food trucks, and several informational booths with wildlife conservation information. It was all quite lovely.

Was expecting more. Nice little dock area opens on the water with marsh around. Possible to see a…read morelot of birds, but not as target rich as I was expecting. It was mid Oct still warm would have expected the birds out feeding in the marsh area. There were some smaller birds about a dozen off in the distance. Did see a cool raccoon in a hallowed out tree. Few squirrels running around and some butterflies. The building area is nice, good hands on stuff for the kids and some tanks with snakes, turtles, etc. Overall, I wouldn't come back. It peaceful and nice to set and look for birds, but guess I'm used to S FL. If this was down home the place would have been full of birds and other wildlife. If you have kids and looking for something to do stop end otherwise if you're birding find a better spot.

I enjoyed this place several times. Nice bus ride to take you up river to float back. The people…read moreare friendly and the gear is good.

Huge, huge fan of the Bogue Chitto River! Only a few are truly worthy of tubing down her. Don't…read morebelieve the fake news--if you love adventure, this is the river for you. If you're yearning to stretch your sea legs and test your skills as a sailor, head down to the mighty Bogue Chitto. Plus, if you ask nicely, they might even give you a free cigarette. Highly recommend to everyone in my network!

During our cross country road trip in the summer of 2022, we traveled with the truck and trailer…read morefrom Los Angeles to Key West and back. My wife booked a few nights in Tickfaw state park, sight unseen, to be more or less in the vicinity of New Orleans, a plantation tour, and a swamp boat tour that we had booked months in advance. As it turned out, we actually enjoyed this state park stay more than our visit to New Orleans! The state park entrance is actually at the back of a neighborhood of sorts, on a narrow two-lane road that cuts away from the highway at a weird angle. Once inside the park proper, visitors are treated to beautiful swamps, complete with cypress trees, Spanish moss, and all the critters you would expect to find here. The campground we enjoyed had full hook ups, a small wooden deck, and a long back-in pad for our trailer. There was also a resident raccoon who kept us honest about locking things up at night, and securing coolers and food. Tickfaw state park features long boardwalks with railings, that afford visitors beautiful hikes in different parts of the park through different kinds of trees and plants. Unfortunately, many of these were still damaged in the summer of 2022 from the previous year's Hurricane Ida that blew through southern Louisiana and surrounding areas. The only trail that was not affected by this was the one without a boardwalk, so we enjoyed a hike through beautiful pines that went down to the river. Despite most of the trails being closed and damaged, we still enjoyed ourselves here, and had a good time. In the evening, I enjoyed casting topwater lures in on the cypress knees and trees, and caught & released several big bowfin... A fish that is sort of a cross between a catfish a bass, and a pit bull I suppose. I'm not sure when we will be back through this part of the world, but Tickfaw State Park is definitely a place that I would stay again: off the beaten path but close enough to where you want to be, peaceful and quiet, and the kind of southern serene that helps a SoCal guy like me to slow down and enjoy life a little bit.

$3 per person at the gate gets you in. The park has a lot of trails, camp sites, kayaking and…read moreplenty of things to do. The nature center has a lot to read about the area and the things you will see in the area. The guy working was friendly, very informative. Everything seemed well organized.