Wings, Water, and Whiskey: A Seaplane Landed at Blind River Bar — and We’re Not Even Surprised

You know you’re deep in Louisiana when someone pulls up to the bar in a bass boat, a fan boat, a party barge… and a damn plane.

That’s exactly what happened at Blind River Bar, where — in what might be the most on-brand Louisiana flex of the year — someone parked their floatplane at the dock, hopped out, and blended right in like it was a Tuesday. Which, honestly, it might’ve been.

This wasn’t some foggy myth passed down in group chats. We were there. We saw it. And we’ve got the photos to prove it.

The Most Louisiana Sentence Ever Written

Let’s say it all together now:

“A man flew his seaplane to a bar on the river, parked it between a bass boat and a Tritoon, and went in for a cold one.”

Can You Get a FUI? (Flying Under the Influence)

The real question everyone asked — half joking, half concerned — is whether flying under the influence is a thing. And spoiler alert: yes. Yes it is. The FAA doesn’t play. But listen, we’re not here to speculate about what was or wasn’t in that styrofoam cup. We’re here to celebrate the spirit of it all.

Because in a state where you can legally drive a lawnmower down a parish road and buy daiquiris through a drive-thru, showing up to the bar in a seaplane feels… right.

Why We Love It:

It’s ridiculous. In the best possible way.

It’s resourceful. Skip the traffic, land on the river.

It’s the most Southern thing we’ve seen since someone slow-cooked gumbo on a duck blind.

Final Approach

Is it practical? Not really.

Is it legal? Barely.

Is it legendary? Absolutely.

So here’s to the bold few who take “pullin’ up to the bar” to a whole new altitude.

Next time you're at Blind River, keep your eyes on the sky — the happy hour crowd just got wings.