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Swamp Tour Questions

What to Know Before Going on a New Orleans Swamp Tour Getting out and about and doing something new is always a good thing, and exploring the local area isn’t too bad either. Whether you are a tourist or live in Louisiana, then you should know about the many things that you can find when…

Cajun Encounters Swamp Tours vs Nola Pedal Barge

As you can see, Nola Pedal Barge Swamp Tours has way more value than Cajun Encounters Swamp Tour.  

Can you tour the levees of New Orleans, Louisiana?

What is a levee in New Orleans? In New Orleans, the levees were created to perform two duties: On one side of the city, levees protect against floods from the Mississippi River, and on the other side, they help to keep Lake Pontchartrain at bay. Can you tour the levee? Our swamp and bayou…

Which Swamp Tour Company is the best?

With all the options out there for swamp tours, which company should you choose?  We made a quick little comparison chart and hope it helps you decide which tour company you should choose.  As you can see, Nola Pedal Barge offers the most value with the experience.  From seeing not only a The most annoying…

The ULTIMATE New Orleans Bachelorette Party… Boat

If traditional New Orleans Bachelor Party and New Orleans Bachelorette Party ideas don’t sound appealing, here’s why you should opt for a NOLA Pedal Barge with your best friends instead. Grab the bachelor bros or bride tribe and get ready to pedal your way around the waters of Bayou Bienvenue on this unique cycle boat…

Top 5 beers brewed in Louisiana

The best of Louisiana brewed beers A carefully curated selection by Jeffrey Cheesedork   So00.. we are opening a Pedal Barge booze cruise this year.  We are now in the alcohol adjacent market so I feel the need to put out a little bit of boozy content.  One of the most exciting things about traveling…

Best Restaurants in New Orleans for 2022

We hit up all our friends in the industry for their favorite places to go when they are off of work.  Here is what they said.  It is hard finding time to make food at home when there are so many options for food in the city with new options popping up daily. New Restaurants…

The best self guided walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter

The perfect French Quarter self guided walking tour. This tour is meant to be followed in the following order… Simply type the next address into your phone and get to walkin!  Enjoy your adventure!   Old US Mint (400 Esplanade Ave.)  Built in 1835, the Old U.S. Mint is the only building in America to…

Nola Party Planning Tip #1

Champagne Fire Drill Is your party is feeling a bit flat footed? Or maybe you want to take it to the next level?  This party tip will make sure to leave your New Orleans bachelorette party with a fun memory, unless you have butterfingers. Champagne showers are waiting… 1st: Purchase enough cheap champagne so everyone…

What is going on with Louisianas Gulf coast??

Louisiana is disappearing.   We’ve already lost 2000 square miles of wetlands and were losing what’s left at about 16 square miles a year (a football field every 100 minutes). Louisiana is the most productive coastal estuary in North America south of Alaska. This loss isn’t just an environmental disaster, it’ also an economic disaster….