Over the river and through the marsh, to Grandmother’s house we GO . . . .! November 22, 2018 is more than Thanksgiving Day. It is also Go for a Ride Day! So, after you’ve gobbled up copious amounts of food from your Thanksgiving feast and the turkey coma has worn off, instead of watching football…
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Southwest Louisiana has no shortage of waterways – shimmering lakes, meandering rivers, mysterious bayous, cypress swamps, and salt grass marshes – and where there is water, there are boats. Sailboats, motorboats, bass boats, fishing trawlers, and pirogues . . . but me? I love to kayak ! Kayaking…
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Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana has so much to offer AND plenty of fun activities/experiences that will cost you NOTHING! Even better, right? 1. Free Concert Series Lake Charles offers several free concert series throughout the year, so cut loose and enjoy the music! Live at the Lakefront , Groovin’…
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What’s better than unwinding on a Friday evening in the backdrop of the downtown Lake Charles with great music from hot bands drifting into the sunset? How about four Fridays of cool, FREE outdoor concerts? It’s one of my favorite events – Downtown at Sundown . It’s the perfect mix of cool nightlife…
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Want to go on an adventure while visiting Southwest Louisiana? We have the place for you! Lake Area Adventures provides opportunities for visitors and residents alike to get outside, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors and all this area has to offer. Lake Area Adventures (LAA) offers kayak and boat…
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While I’ve traveled this world over, Southwest Louisiana is where I call home. And in my travels, when someone finds out I’m from Louisiana, the inevitable “Oh I love New Orleans!” or “ I’ve always wanted to visit New Orleans!” happens. And yes, New Orleans rocks. I, too, love New Orleans but I also…
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Growing up, my parents would load my sister and me up to go for rides through the Kisatchie National Forest in Central Louisiana. When we could, my sister and I would opt to ride in the bed of the pickup truck. I loved feeling the wind and sun on my face, and it gave me the best view of the trees…
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You’ve got a week off from school or work and you and your friends want to plan a road trip. Where do you go? The usual beaches are a bit cliché. Skiing is, well, very cold. How about someplace unique and different? Come to Lake Charles, Louisiana ! Plan your spring fling around our fabulous casinos…
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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a novice like myself, there are plenty of places to improve your golf swing in Southwest Louisiana; and even better, we are fortunate enough to enjoy the sport year-round! Before last year, I had not spent a lot of time on any of our golf courses. Then, last fall, I…
Continue ReadingIt’s the first Photo of the Month of 2018 and it’s stellar! I’ve boasted about Lake Charles’ incredible sunrises and sunsets, but it’s not very often that I find a night sky photo that really wows me. Being a city with several industries and thousands of residents, our night skies are often masked…
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