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Seeing the Sights: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

4/30/2018 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Outdoors

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 and wildflowers along the side of the road as well

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Louisiana Wild: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Year

6/14/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts

Hopefully, you all are following our Photo of the Month blog. Or even better, using our #VisitLakeCharles hashtag in hopes of winning! If you’re not familiar, once a month – I review all of our submissions and select a photo of the month. I love doing it – and feel it’s important to recognize the talented photographers (amateur and professional)

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Nature Watching (You): #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

4/28/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Outdoors

One of my favorite outdoor activities is a good long nature walk mixed with nature watching. When I was young and live in the middle of the piney woods; I would take these walks often. I’d also put my imagination to work dreaming up stories (and narratives) for many of the animals and birds I’d come across. Oh, the good ol’ days. But what I never

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Tales from the Marsh: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

11/28/2016 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Outdoors

There’s nothing better than a big story to share after a vacation. Sometimes sharing those vacation experiences is just as fun as the vacation itself. The relatives of Photo of the Month winner, Britt Richey, brought a fun story home; especially after big guy jumped into action! “For this particular photo, we had some family in town. So, we wanted

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Weather in Southwest Louisiana

1/26/2016 by Colten Miller

Posted In: Outdoors

In Southwest Louisiana, you never know what to expect when it comes to weather! You could be wearing sweaters and gloves in the morning and then be in your t-shirt and shorts just a few hours later. On average, the temperature in Lake Charles in the winter months ranges from the mid-40s to mid-60s and mid-70s to high 80s in the summer months. Rain

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Reasons You Should Shop Local Lake Charles, Part 2

5/19/2015 by Megan Hartman

Posted In: Culinary

In Part 1 of Reasons You Should Shop Local , we went through a few boutiques for ladies apparel and fun shops for foodies. In Part 2, we’ll hit a few Louisiana made items at local stores and where to find treasures for your home. It’s always nice to be able to bring back something to reminisce about your trip.

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Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point: Smiles Away from Ordinary

4/20/2015 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Outdoors

I am thrilled to share with you an attraction that engages the senses as well as the imagination, Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point! Adventure Point is a fun, free attraction along the western gateway of the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road, which is geared toward an educational, immersive experience showcasing the culture, food, music

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My Springtime Adventure in Southwest Louisiana

4/14/2015 by Nate Skinner

Posted In: Gaming, Outdoors

A hint of salt rode on the gentle breeze as the wings of terns, cormorants, herrings, and egrets whistled in the southern wind. The air temperature was perfect, a cool, yet comfortable seventy-two degrees as the sun met the horizon, setting on a dream day in the life of an outdoor writer. From the balcony of our room at the Golden Nugget in Lake

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Fur & Wildlife Festival

12/23/2014 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Photo by www.parkerbrandcreative.com By Angie Kay Dilmore Calling all sportsmen (and women and children, too)! On January 9-10, 2015, the coastal town of Cameron will host its annual Louisiana Fur and Wildlife Festival . This popular event has been entertaining festival-goers since 1955 and highlights duck and goose calling, retrieval

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Seeing the Sights: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

Louisiana Wild: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Year

Nature Watching (You): #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

Tales from the Marsh: #VisitLakeCharles Photo of the Month

Top 10 Questions About the Creole Nature Trail

Weather in Southwest Louisiana

Reasons You Should Shop Local Lake Charles, Part 2

Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point: Smiles Away from Ordinary

My Springtime Adventure in Southwest Louisiana

Fur & Wildlife Festival

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