Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Champagne's Cajun Swamp Tours offer a chance to take a slow-traveling boat into the swamp and wildlife preserve along the east side of Lake Martin.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Champagne's tours are operated out of their retail space, which has an outdoor sitting deck allowing visitors to hang out at the edge of the swamp.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Champagne's also offers kayaks and canoes for rent for those wanting to paddle out into Lake Martin.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
The slow-traveling swamp tours pass through cypress groves draped in Spanish moss, with guides describing the ecosystem and wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
A large 17-person boat carries guests into Lake Martin.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Given the right conditions, guides will lead tours through areas with some of the swamp's popular wildlife.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
The boat tours are a unique way to experience the Louisiana swamps and bayous.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Guides are talkative and encourage photographs and questions from those on board.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
An egret in the refuge area.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Dramatic cypress groves along Lake Martin.
Shaun Hunter
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02/06/2018
Champagne's location has an assortment of merchandise and refreshments for sale.