Hurricane Laura recently impacted the entire Southwest Louisiana region on August 27. There is devastation to many properties, businesses and homes. As our resilient community has done many times before, we will rebuild and restore our community. For information on the destination regarding relief efforts, news, assistance and how you can help, learn more at RebuildSWLA. Learn More
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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