Originating near Pine Bluff in Arkansas, Bayou Bartholomew has the unique distinction of being the longest bayou in the world. It stretches over 350 miles before emptying into the Ouachita River near Sterlington, LA. Bayou Bartholomew is not only a wonder of nature, but also a national treasure. It’s one of the most diverse streams in North America and is home to hundreds of species of aquatic life as well as other forms of wildlife that make their homes on the bayou. Learn through personal accounts about life on and the history of the Bayou from those whose lives are intertwined with it, how it has changed through time, and the efforts to restore it to its former glory.