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Bayou notes

Practical guides for paddling around New Orleans, written by the people who run the launch. No fluff, no filler, just what we tell friends who ask.

Beginners in a tandem kayak on calm bayou water

Kayaking in New Orleans for Beginners: What First-Timers Should Know

New Orleans skyline seen across the marsh of Bayou Bienvenue

Where to Kayak in New Orleans Without a Guide

Pelican flying over Bayou Bienvenue wetlands

Will I See Alligators Kayaking Near New Orleans?

Paddlers celebrating on the water with paddles raised

What to Bring for a Kayak Rental in New Orleans

Kayak gliding past the green treeline of Bayou Bienvenue

The Best Time to Kayak in New Orleans (Season and Hour)

Kayakers on protected bayou water near the launch dock

Can You Kayak the Mississippi River in New Orleans?

Shipwrecks along the marshy channel of Bayou Bienvenue

What Is a Bayou, Exactly?