Summer Fun!

The first time many people go down to the beaches in Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana, they are amazed by the vast open areas. Literally, you can stand on the beach and look down one way and look down the other and not see anything but the Gulf, the beaches and the people with you. You see, our beaches are unspoiled by condos and loads of buildings. It's quite spectacular. These beaches found along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road which winds through an area known as Louisiana's Outback.

Shelling:
Here, you can load up on shells, and even learn a thing or two from our interactive shelling brochure! Yes, complete with a check list.

Creole Nature Trail Video Tour:
Once you arrive, stop by the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1205 N. Lakeshore Drive, and you can check out a free "hand held video tour" of the Creole Nature Trail, which includes loads of information that is activated by GPS coordinates. You can also find apps on iTunes or in the Android market with the same content.

Outdoor Activities:
Fishing, hiking, birding, sight seeing, sunbathing, and exploring wildlife refuges. Sounds like fun, right? You can check out the gamut at www.creolenaturetrail.org. Or, if camping is more your thing, Sam Houston Jones State Park is brimming with family friendly activities.

For more information, contact the friendly staff at the tourist bureau by calling 800-456-7952 or e-mailing touristinfo@visitlakecharles.org.