Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards issued a notice that following continued improvement in Louisiana’s COVID-19 outlook and a significant increase in testing capacity and contact tracing, Louisiana is currently in Phase 2 of the White House’s reopening strategy. Many businesses and events have adjusted to accommodate patrons during this time. View Updates
Our Instagram game was STRONG this year thanks to all of our locals and visitors tagging their gorgeous photos with our hashtags: #visitlakecharles, #eatswla, and #CreoleNatureTrail. Almost every post that we shared was submitted by YOU and we can't thank you enough. Here are the top 10 most liked…
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We’ve got an awe-inspiring destination to explore here in Southwest Louisiana. Really, it’s remarkably photogenic! And not just for travelers – our locals are out and about taking in all the sights, sounds and flavors the area’s got to offer. Here are 11 of the best local Igers, aka Instagrammers…
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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, there is NOTHING quite like a Louisiana sunset. The best thing about sunsets is that you're never going to see two that are completely alike. Locals and visitors have been tagging #VisitLakeCharles with their jaw-dropping sunset photos. I wanted to share a…
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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…
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You don’t have to be a professional photographer to capture great pictures. There are so many places around the lake area to help you out through your camera lens journey. Here are a few of my favorite spots. 1. When I have my little one running around me, Millennium Park has been a place for me to…
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