The SwampMonster was believable to many people in the area because Cypress Swamp, nicknamed "Burnt Swamp," already had its own complicated history and lore, decades before Stevens cosplayed as the monster, Collins and Nunez said.
Andy Crawford, born and raised in south Louisiana, spent more than 20 years in the outdoor industry as a writer. After that, he turned to photography full-time ... .
A pedestrian bridge installed over Verdae Boulevard marks the latest step in the expansion of the SwampRabbitTrail's Green Line... the Swamp Rabbit Trail,” assistant city engineer Nick De Palma said.