Paddle with Dr. David White through some of the most beautiful swamps and bayous just a short distance from New Orleans in southeastern Louisiana. The late afternoon into evening and night trip offers a great twilight experience to see firsthand our cypress trees, swamp, marsh plants, and wildlife. We usually see alligators, wading birds, ducks, and spectacular scenes of Spanish-moss covered trees. With lights after dark we shine for night stalking wildlife - an adventure you shouldn't miss. Dr. White is one of the foremost naturalist ecologists of our area.

Meeting logistics: The trip usually has a mid Friday afternoon departure time. And, we arrive back on campus about 2 hrs after dark. Do not be late for departure and expecting for us to wait for you. Posted fliers around campus give current departure time, place and reservation procedure. We leave from the north end of the West Garage where the university vans are parked. Travel time is approximately one hour to launch site. Four to five hours is spent in a canoe. No experience is necessary. Life jackets will be worn at all times. Please bring some snack foods and water because no stops are made to and from the launch site. Dress comfortably and consider bringing a light and a camera. Also, bug spray if you are bugged by bugs. Remember that you likely will get wet shoes and anything in the bottom of the canoe will get wet if you do not bring waterproof material - even a plastic trash bag will do. Finally, pay close attention to the weather the day of the trip and dress accordingly in layers - remember it is often 10 - 15 degrees cooler over water. We go rain or shine as long as the university is in session - no rain date!

To reserve your spot and for more information (what to bring and what to expect) contact Christine Murphey by email at cmurphey@loyno.edu or by phone 865-2998.