The Bayou Terrebonne Paddle Trail

The Bayou Terrebonne Paddle Trail

Hache Grant Association, Inc.'s latest project transforms Houma's central artery

Alexandra Kennon

First, Houma-based nonprofit Hache Grant Association revived a historic bandstand in downtown Houma’s Court House Square. The intent was to “bring back the sense of community and pride within that community” that the town gathering place once provided. Hache Grant’s newest project makes an even bigger splash, in terms of tangible efforts to improve quality of life in Terrebonne: the Bayou Terrebonne Paddle Trail.

"The HGA is continuing its ‘Start at the Heart’ revitalization campaign with the focus on a main artery of our town, Bayou Terrebonne,” a representative from Hache Grant Association, Inc. said in a statement. “Many downtowns have historic buildings and nice scenery, but few are lucky enough to have a natural waterway running alongside Main Street like we do in Houma. We believe it’s time to leverage, maintain and develop that God-given asset in another effort to enhance the quality of life in our town.”

The trail will consist of a series of floating docks and boat launches along Bayou Terrebonne, allowing easy access to the waterway for both residents and visitors, starting with a floating launch and trailhead right in the heart of downtown Houma. “By building the first floating launch in Houma, we'll promote not only the health of our citizens in a fun way unique to our region, but also the health of our town's main artery, Bayou Terrebonne.”

Proceeds from the third-annual Bayou Terrebonne Boucherie on March 25, which features activities like a pirogue race and white bean cook-off (read more in the calendar on page 34), will go toward Hache Grant’s efforts like the Paddle Trail and other quality of life projects in Terrebonne Parish. hachegrant.com.