When traveling, it’s often difficult to stick to your normal exercise routine. Lake Charles has an event for that! June 21 is International Yoga Day. Joining cities across the globe, we’ll celebrate with Summer Solstice Yoga in the Park . This free community event will be held from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m…
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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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National Get Outdoors Day will be taking place on June 8, 2019. Intended to highlight all the physical and mental benefits that come along with being active in nature, there are so many ways to celebrate the great outdoors here in Southwest Louisiana. Firstly, Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point is…
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What do you get for the man who has everything? Instead of getting Dad yet another tool for the barbecue, how about planning a weekend full of experience to create treasured memories together? FRIDAY: Kick the weekend off with dinner and a show at Golden Nugget Lake Charles or L’Auberge Casino Lake…
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Father’s Day is coming up – you didn’t forget that, right? As a dad, I have an inside scoop on things that other fathers might appreciate this weekend. For the outdoorsy dad From the secluded rivers and trails of Sam Houston Jones State Park to unparalleled paths of the Creole Nature Trail , take…
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Imagine you and your friends spend a perfect day out on the water and you reel them in all the way to the limit. You take the requisite photos to commemorate your catch. Then what? If you’re not keen on cooking your own catfish (or whatever might be hanging on your stringer) consider Louisiana’s…
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Summertime in Southwest Louisiana means two words: hot and humid! Make plans to beat the heat at the Lake Area’s coolest pools. Southwest Louisiana boasts three fabulous pool complexes to keep you comfortable and entertained during the sweltering Gulf Coast summer. Sulphur Parks & Recreation…
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Scrolling through my Facebook news feed, I came across an article from Louisiana Sportsman on ‘How to peel blue crab.’ Immediately, I had to check to see if THEY do it right, since of course, the way I was trained HAS to be the right way! Well, they did, and it is a great reference. But, if you…
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Avenue of Flags Memorial Day in Lake Charles offers several ways to pay honor to those who have fought for our freedoms. One way is to visit the Avenue of Flags at the Orange Grove Graceland Cemeteries . Over 1,000 casket flags line the drive through the cemetery in honor of fallen men and women. The…
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