The 5 Natural Wonders Of Louisiana

Outside of having the reputation of being a state that loves to party, eat, and through parades. It's true. Louisiana always has something going on and that's because the people are made up of vast cultures and have rich traditions.

In addition to voodoo markets, nutra rats, gators, swamps, and bayous, Louisiana is also home to the following 5 Natural Wonders of The World:

1. PITCHER PLANT BOGS

Pitcher plants are in many places around the state. However, the particular plant is rare possibly and the biggest concentrations of them can be found in the fields at Kisatchie National Forest. They're pretty cool to look at, and deadly for insects or anything else small enough to fall into their trap.

2. BAYOU CORNE SINKHOLE

Bayou Corne is located in Assumption Parish. Though some remain, the small community situated near the sinkhole was ordered to evacuate. The sinkhole started when the salt dome, operated by Texas Brine Co., collapsed underground on August 3, 2012.

3. HOLE PUNCH CLOUDS

This crazy phenomenon, according to scientists at the Cooperative Institute for Meteorological Satellite Studies(CIMSS,) occurs when supercooled clouds contain water droplets in below-freezing temperatures. They are pretty freaky looking that's for sure. On January 29, 2007, residents of Acadiana Parish saw a blanket of these hole puncher clouds and of course, the unusual phenomena made the news.

4. ATCHAFALAYA RIVER

The next time you cross the Atchafalaya River Basin, remember it's one of the many natural wonders of the world. It's home to the huge nesting area of bald eagles and hundreds of different amphibians and various reptiles. Bigger than the Florida Everglades, it stretches a million square miles across the southern portion of Louisiana and is the largest river/swamp in the U.S.

5. DRISKILL MOUNTAIN

Believe it or not, Louisiana has a mountain. Well, sorta. Okay. It's a hill. But a very big one! Driskill Mountain is somewhere around 535 feet high. They say it's Louisiana's highest natural summit. The mountain is on private property, but the owners are pretty cool and let tourists visit and take hikes.