When you travel, you probably like to take home a memento or two as reminders of the good time you had while on vacation – magnets, pens, keychains, t-shirts, postcards . . . you’ve seen the typical tourist shops! But if you want to take home something more unique to Southwest Louisiana (SWLA), here…
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After reviewing three tremendous golf facilities in our Lake Charles Golf Course Review Pt. 1, let’s take a deeper dive with a few additional courses that cannot be missed. Here is the second part of our Lake Charles golf course review series, featuring courses that deliver the goods for players…
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The Korn Ferry Tour has announced a partnership with the Lake Charles/SWLA Convention and Visitors Bureau to bring a new tournament to the Tour’s annual schedule starting in 2020. The Lake Charles Championship will debut at The Country Club at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the week…
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What better way to spend your time in Lake Charles than visiting some of the best places to eat, take photos and see amazing views? With this top 10 list of places, you can achieve all three. Here is my personal lists of the best places for Snaps, Snacks, and Scenery in SWLA! 1. Tia Juanita's Fish…
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💾 Save to Listen Later Topics in this podcast: Creole Nature Trail, Seafood, Boudin, Fishing, Crabbing, Alligators, Birding, Food Connect with local Rory Partin and hear his favorite places to see and things to do in Southwest Louisiana. The ROAMies, husband and wife duo Rory and Alexa (James)…
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When Louisiana Answered the Call When the United States officially entered into World War II on December 8, 1941, the Pelican State answered the call to war. Yet before that fateful day, which was one day after the Pearl Harbor attacks, Louisiana was already at the center of defense preparations…
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Our Adventure Guides put together a list of the most frequently asked questions visitors ask about the FREE Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. Where does the Creole Nature Trail start? The trail loops through Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes along the coast. A great place to start your journey…
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Summer is a hot travel season here in Southwest Louisiana. It’s the time of year for leisure travelers and weekend warriors to explore the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, see the alligators along the Creole Nature Trail and hit up the casinos and live concerts. When visitors are looking for…
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With summer in full swing, there is no better time to dust off the golf clubs and hit the links. Lake Charles has several high-quality golf courses that can provide a terrific experience for golfers of all ages. View our Digital Golf Brochure ► Here are reviews of three great golf courses in the…
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No need to watch the Weather Channel when visiting Southwest Louisiana in the summertime. You know it’s hot! Chill out with these cool treats you’ll find throughout the Lake Area. Look for Bayou a Sno-Cone. Snow cone stands (also called snowballs) abound in Southwest Louisiana. It’s a simple paper…
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