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Kayaking Lake Charles Waterways

8/27/2018 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Posted In: Outdoors

Southwest Louisiana has no shortage of waterways – shimmering lakes, meandering rivers, mysterious bayous, cypress swamps, and salt grass marshes – and where there is water, there are boats. Sailboats, motorboats, bass boats, fishing trawlers, and pirogues . . . but me? I love to kayak ! Kayaking enables a paddler to go places other boats cannot

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8 Reasons to Love the Lake Charles Children’s Museum

8/16/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

School classrooms aren’t the only places for the kiddos to learn. Take a visit to the Lake Charles Children's Museum - it has 3 floors of fun activities for kids. Watching the kids play, learn and ignite their curiosity – it’s the cutest! Plus it’s good for them (and you). Here are a few reasons why you’ll love the Children’s Museum. 1. There is

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Planning a Girlfriend Getaway to Lake Charles

8/1/2017 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Posted In: Gaming, Outdoors, Culinary

So, you come home from work and call up an old friend. After twirling your store bought "boxed" spaghetti on your fork and watching it fall off in a limp splat on your plate, you realize that you (A. need a vacation B. need better food C. would like to bring a few old friends with you!) Has this ever happened to you? The same old, same old

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2017 Marshland Festival Lineup & Details in Lake Charles

7/17/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Festivals & Events

Featuring music from Zydeco to Country to Cajun, the two-day Marshland Festival is one of the summer’s best events. And you better get ready to dance, y’all! Every year, the small town of Hackberry makes its way over to the Lake Charles Civic Center , setting up exhibits, games, arts and crafts booths, food, and FABULOUS live entertainment. The

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Six Cool Treats to Sweeten your Southwest Louisiana Summer

7/7/2017 by Angie Kay Dilmore

Posted In: Culinary

No need to watch the Weather Channel when visiting Southwest Louisiana in the summertime. You know it’s hot! Chill out with these cool treats you’ll find throughout the Lake Area. Look for Bayou a Sno-Cone . Snow cone stands (also called snowballs) abound in Southwest Louisiana. It’s a simple paper cup filled with crushed or shaved ice and drenched

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Fourth of July Events in Lake Charles: Fireworks and More!

6/16/2017 by Amanda Reeves

Posted In: Festivals & Events

I have some pretty fantastic 4th of July memories from growing up in Southwest Louisiana, and they all involve being outdoors with my family popping fireworks. Unfortunately, my older brothers were responsible for purchasing fireworks, and their only concern was finding ones that made as much noise as possible. Now on the 4 th , we grab some blankets

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Family-Friendly Summer Arts Activities in Lake Charles

6/12/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Posted In: Arts, Festivals & Events

School’s out and I’m sure you already hearing “There’s nothing to do!” or “I’m soooooo bored!” Treat your family to a local art/performance excursion! We’ve rounded up a few local arts events that will keep your family active and culturally sophisticated throughout the area’s summer season. Summer Catch A Concert Series - June 12- Recurring weekly

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Beach Time on the Creole Nature Trail

5/12/2017 by Angie Manning

Posted In: Outdoors

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, which made me think of them as tethered to the house.

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9 Places to Souvenir Shop this Summer

5/11/2017 by Elizabeth Eustis

Summer is a hot travel season here in Southwest Louisiana. It’s the time of year for leisure travelers and weekend warriors to explore the beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, see the alligators along the Creole Nature Trail and hit up the casinos and live concerts. When visitors are looking for something authentic from Lake Charles to bring home

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Creole Nature Trail Survival Kit

5/10/2017 by Allison Schexnayder

Posted In: Outdoors

Are you planning a road trip down the Creole Nature Trail ? Well, you should! “Louisiana’s Outback” is full of gators, wildlife, and natural wonders that the whole family will enjoy. Here are ten things you should remember to bring on your journey to ensure you have an amazing and worry free time. 1. The Creole Nature Trail Experience Guide – Which

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Tag - summer

Kayaking Lake Charles Waterways

8 Reasons to Love the Lake Charles Children’s Museum

Planning a Girlfriend Getaway to Lake Charles

2017 Marshland Festival Lineup & Details in Lake Charles

Six Cool Treats to Sweeten your Southwest Louisiana Summer

Fourth of July Events in Lake Charles: Fireworks and More!

Family-Friendly Summer Arts Activities in Lake Charles

Beach Time on the Creole Nature Trail

9 Places to Souvenir Shop this Summer

Creole Nature Trail Survival Kit

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