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Large Rivers of Louisiana
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Exploring the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River flows down the eastern border and enters Louisiana just above Angola. It continues south until it reaches the Gulf of Mexico. It is our most Important river and is sometimes Called the “Father of Waters”. Atlantic Ocean Mississippi River Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico
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Mississippi River Interstate 10 bridge passes over the
Baton Rouge. Mississippi River The Mississippi River is busy with barges transporting goods. Aerial view of commerce on Mississippi River, Downtown Baton Rouge.
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Exploring the Atchafalaya River
The Atchafalaya River is a main Branch of the Mississippi River. Mississippi River Red River Atlantic Ocean The northern part meets with the Red River. It spreads into many Streams and lakes south of Krotz Springs and finally reaches the Gulf of Mexico. Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atchafalaya River
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Atchafalaya River Ariel View of Atchafalaya River Basin
(It resembles a chicken’s foot) Ariel View Atchafalaya River Atchafalaya River Atchafalaya River Bridges
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Exploring the Red River
The Red River flows from Texas Into northwest Louisiana. Mississippi River Red River It flows through central Louisiana and into the Mississippi River. It is called the Red River because of its muddy color. Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atchafalaya River
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Ugh! Gross! Would you want to swim in that? Red River
Photo from starting point in the state of Arkansas.
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Exploring the Sabine River
The Sabine River flows from northeast Texas turning south to form the southwestern border of Louisiana. Mississippi River Red River Atlantic Ocean Sabine River Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atchafalaya River
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Sabine River
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Exploring the Pearl River
The Pearl River flows from northeast Texas turning south to form the southeastern border of Louisiana. Mississippi River Red River Atlantic Ocean Sabine River Pearl River Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atchafalaya River
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Pearl River Check out the Cypress Tree with the moss hanging from it.
Isn’t this our “state tree”?
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Exploring the Ouachita River
The Ouachita River begins in western Arkansas and flows east and then south into Louisiana. Ouachita River Mississippi River Red River Atlantic Ocean Sabine River Pearl River Pacific Ocean Gulf of Mexico Atchafalaya River
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Ouachita River
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The End!
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