Top Photos of August 14-28
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Continue ReadingHurricane Delta made landfall on Oct. 9 in Southwest Louisiana, which was also recently impacted by Hurricane Laura on August 27. There is devastation to many properties, businesses, and homes. Click the link for information on the destination for businesses and restaurants that are open and events that have been confirmed. See What's Open!
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…
Continue ReadingI found this month’s Photo of the Month shortly have Hurricane Harvey hit Texas and parts of Southwest Louisiana. We read all the stories about the great Cajun Navy and a slew of volunteers from all over the state making their way to Texas and affected Louisiana areas to help. And for those of us…
Continue ReadingHow often do you recall a memory, only to hear friends or family tell you that is not how they remember it or “That didn’t happen!” Or maybe you have to do a double take out the window or down the hall because you could have sworn you’ve seen something other than what was actually there? Happens to…
Continue ReadingLet’s be honest, our pets are family. Wherever we go, they go. This is especially true for my pup. And just like me, I imagine she enjoys a “vacation” from the day-to-day routines. I try to treat her once in a while. One of our favorite things about Lake Charles is the walkability of the historic…
Continue ReadingI’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…
Continue ReadingI know y’all have heard me say this a million times, but there is SO MUCH TO DO in Lake Charles! No matter your interests – this area has got the experience for you - food, art, luxury, music, family, pets, and outdoor recreation – we’ve got it all! This month’s photo of the month features on of the…
Continue ReadingHopefully, 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…
Continue ReadingIf anything is apparent about the year 2017, is that it is on TURBO mode. Where has the year gone? We’re already planning summer vacations (or enjoying them), and before we know it – the kids will be back in school and we’ll be prepping gumbo pots and Christmas garlands. YIKES! Every month I have a…
Continue ReadingOne 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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