- Creole Nature Trail
- Attractions
- Adventure Point
- Refuges & Sanctuaries
- Guided Tours
- Birding
- Birding: What to Expect
- Top Birding Spots in Southwest Louisiana
- Types of Birds to See Around Lake Charles
- Alligators
- Gators vs. Crocs
- When & Where
- Vegetation
- Crabbing & Shrimping
- Photography
- Picnics
- Beaches & Shells
- Fishing
- Boat Launches
- Bait
- Hunting
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Maps &
Apps - Services
- Accommodations
- Food & Fuel
- Seafood Shops
- Restrooms
- Cameron Ferry Status
- Creole Nature Trail Guide
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Wetlands
Industry - Coastal Industries
- Coastal Wetlands
- Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras
- About
- History
- Did You Know
- Definitions
- King Cake
- King Cake Recipes
- Twists on King Cakes
- Krewe History
- Events
- Your Guide to Mardi Gras
- Top 6
- Mardi Gras Parades & Routes
- Kid Friendly
- Event Forms
- Shoebox Float Contest
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Get
Involved - Sponsorships
- How to Form a Krewe
- Parade Rules
-
Mardi Gras
Museum - Sponsors
- Lodging
Wetlands & Industry
Traveling along the Creole Nature Trail All American Road, you encounter a world of timeless tranquility — a still, quiet space apart from our hectic world. Yet, this serene environment masks a powerhouse of natural resources that sustain both our North American ecosystems and our national economy.
To preserve this environment means to preserve the ecosystems and industries that contribute so much to or lives. Learn more about Lake Charles coastal industries and wetlands.
