A little history 👇 The pirogue, akin to a canoe, originated with the Native Americans in Louisiana’s swamps and marshlands. French explorers and settlers later adapted and refined its design. Crafted from a cypress log, the pirogue was quite hefty, often weighing thousands of pounds. Differing from canoes with its flat bottom, the pirogue was adept at navigating over swampy obstructions. It became a versatile vessel in the region, used for hunting, fishing, the fur trade, and traversing narrow

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