There is a brief winter advisory for travel starting the evening of 2/14. In addition, last year, the area saw both Hurricane Laura and Hurricane Delta damage many properties, businesses, and homes. Click the link for information on businesses and restaurants that are open, events that have been confirmed and information on the winter advisory. See What's Open!
The summer months bring warm temperatures to Southwest Louisiana and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The Creole Nature Trail All-American Road offers a wide variety of activities that can be experienced easily, and at little to no cost at all! May through September is when crabbing…
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One of the thrills of exploring the Creole Nature Trail is spotting alligators lurking near the many waterways you’ll discover along this All-American Road. But there is so much more to see throughout “Louisiana’s Outback.” Don’t limit yourself to gator seeking! Here are several suggestions to add…
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It was a ho-hum Saturday with laziness abounding in the house. After going into a blueberry muffin coma and consuming copious amounts of coffee later, I looked around my house to see our 6 kids all plugged into their phones, iPads or TV. Some of the devices were literally plugged into the wall…
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Fall is a great time to enjoy a crisp breeze, your toes in the sand (or grass) and a fulfilling picnic with friends and family. Whatever your preference, there are several locations in the area that offer prime real estate for picnicking! So grab a blanket, wicker basket, sandwiches and a few drinks…
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Whether you’re looking for a “staycation” or quality family time, heading south to the beaches of Cameron Parish along the Creole Nature Trail is a great option here in Southwest Louisiana. Last summer, all my brother wanted for his birthday was for the family to grill out on Rutherford Beach. Truth…
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It’s Saturday morning. I’m packing the ice chest and making sure we’ve packed a huge tower of towels before heading south to the beach for the day. You never know who’s gonna spill or make a mess, get wet or throw sand. I guess I’ll grab another towel and a large pack of Wet Ones. Lake Charles is…
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Credit: www.lindseyjanies.com Picture yourself in your most relaxed state of mind - toes nestled in the sand with the sound of waves washing against the shoreline, complete with an ice-cold beverage at your side as the sun’s rays shine down on your face. That’s when I’m truly happy. When the…
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Louisiana is home to so many interesting cultures, traditions and festivals. People love Louisiana’s authenticity, and there is hardly any festival that delivers quite like the Louisiana Fur & Wildlife Festival. This is an event that is organized by people who regularly enjoy the bounty of…
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1. Experience the Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point --- Adventure Point brings the outdoors inside with imaginative, hands-on displays sure to inspire your little ones to head out on the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road. The kiddos can take a peek at wildlife found in bayous and marshes…
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