Events Things To Do Get E-News
Party it Up in Lake Charles - Louisiana's Playground
PlayList eNewsletter Sign up for biweekly updates on upcoming events, what's new & where to dine.
Steamboat Bills Seafood
Inspiration Guide Request your copy for untold stories, fun round-ups, and what's new in SWLA.
Party it Up in Lake Charles - Louisiana's Playground
PlayList eNewsletter Sign up for biweekly updates on upcoming events, what's new & where to dine.
Steamboat Bills Seafood
Inspiration Guide Request your copy for untold stories, fun round-ups, and what's new in SWLA.
Megan Hartman
Meet The Author
Megan Hartman

Megan Hartman is a lifelong resident of southwest Louisiana. Megan was in a duck blind by the age of two but has never mastered the art of calling. She enjoys boating in the Calcasieu River, crabbing along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and cooking for her family. Cajun music makes her smile. She resides in Carlyss with her husband, two children and two lapdogs. Follow her on Twitter @mmonsou1. 

 

New Families Blog

14 Tips for New Families in Southwest Louisiana

By Megan Hartman on

Local Culture: Some of the best places to experience true Southwest Louisiana culture are at our fairs and festivals! Virtually any weekend, you can catch a local band, eat some delicious Cajun cuisine and pass a good time! Download the free Lake Charles Events App to have area event information at…

Learn More
Cajun cuisine

Creole vs. Cajun Ancestry

By Megan Hartman on

One of the most frequently asked questions from visitors in Southwest Louisiana, is what is the difference between Creole and Cajun? Creoles as an ethnic group are harder to define than Cajuns. Creoles are of French and European descent, mainly aristocracy who settled in cities, specifically New…

Learn More
Blog E-news Subscribe