There are so many ways to enjoy the Holiday season. One of my absolute favorite traditions is driving around the city to see the wonderful displays of Christmas lights and decorations. There’s a certain magic that you feel when you see the twinkling lights and festive decor, especially when…
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Whether you want to play outdoors or in, hit a fall festival or enjoy a memorable meal, Lake Charles offers a full slate of family fun. Outdoor Parks & Playgrounds Ready to run and jump, swing and skate, play and putt? Lake Charles is calling you for a great family getaway this fall. Taking a…
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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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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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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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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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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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Spring Break is around the corner and maybe you want to take a road trip. Pile the family in the car and head to Southwest Louisiana! There is so much here to see and do – fun for kids and parents alike! Travel through the marshes and along the coastline of Cameron Parish via the 180-mile Creole…
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