Cypress trees don’t rely on one deep root. They spread wide—and their roots interconnect underground. That shared strength is why they survive floods and hurricanes.#louisiana #foryoupage #travel #onlylouisiana #louisianatravel | Last Wilderness Eco-Swamp Boat & Kayak Tours

The cypress knees in the Atchafalaya Basin are one of nature’s mysteries — rising from the swamp like sculptures, their true purpose is still debated. Some say they help the trees breathe, others think they anchor them in the soft, shifting soil. Whatever the reason, they give the swamp its wild, otherworldly beauty. #explorelouisiana #louisiana #swamptour #lastwildernesstours #atchafalayabasin #ecotourism #louisianatravel #onlylouisiana #swamp #cypressknees | Last Wilderness Eco-Swamp Boat & Ka