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LOUISIANA’S RIVER PARISHES

Where the Past Inspires the Future: Louisiana’s River Parishes

From swamp tours and airboat rides to immersive cultural experiences,
Louisiana’s River Parishes offer student groups the perfect blend of
education and excitement. Just outside of New Orleans, this storied
region offers student travelers powerful, immersive experiences that
illuminate the past while inspiring meaningful conversations about the
future.
Through guided visits to historic homes, museums, and cultural land-
marks along the 1811 Slave Revolt Trail in New Orleans Plantation
Country, students gain a deeper understanding of the people, strug-
gles, and stories that shaped our nation. In this living classroom, les-
sons on resilience, injustice, innovation, and cultural identity unfold
through firsthand storytelling and interactive exhibits.
The lessons of the past are just the beginning. In Louisiana’s River
Parishes, student travelers can engage all their senses—deepening their
understanding through hands-on exploration of the region’s natural
and cultural landscapes. From swamp tours and wildlife encounters in
New Orleans Swamp Country to culinary journeys along the Andouille
Trail, each experience builds on the stories of the people and places
that shaped this region, offering a richer, more connected view of
Louisiana’s heritage.
Louisiana’s River Parishes provide student groups with more than a
trip—they offer transformative experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Plan an educational adventure with heart.
Visit LARiverParishes.com explore student group itineraries and
learn how this unique destination connects the past to the present in
unforgettable ways.

St. Charles Planetarium
985-785-8471 • www.myscpl.org/visit/planetarium
St. Charles Parish Swamp School | Wetlands Watchers Park
985-783-5090 • www.scpparksandrec.com/activities/summer-camp

Turtle Cove Environmental Research Station
504-231-1067
www.southeastern.edu/acad_research/programs/turtle_cove/index.html
Lafon Performing Arts Center
985-331-3670
ZipNOLA
504-35-0947 • www.zipnola.com
Cajun Pride Swamp Tours
504-467-0758 • www.cajunprideswamptours.com
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
504-436-8000 • www.ragincajunairboattours.com
Spuddy’s Cajun Cooking Experience
225-806-1710 • www.cajuncookingexperience.com
Wild Louisiana Tours
985-205-1527 • www.wildlouisianatours.com
KidCam Camps at Destrehan Plantation
985-312-4029 • www.kidcamcamp.com/camp-locations-1/destrehan-plantation
866-204-7782 • LARiverParishes.com

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