The Charles Sallier exhibit tells the story of the early settlers of Southwest Louisiana, including the Native American tribes who lived in the area before European settlement. Sallier was instrumental in the development of the region, and his legacy is celebrated in the museum’s permanent exhibition, which is named in his honor. One of the main figures associated with the museum is Charles Sallier, who was an early settler of the Lake Charles area and a prominent businessman. The Imperial Calcasieu Museum is a cultural center that is housed in the historic Central School building, which was constructed in 1912 and served as a school until 1979. For more information on the Creole Nature Trail visit the Lake Charles Website for details.

It’s not only a great destination for nature photographers it also has great fishing – two of my favorite things. I think that when we return to the Creole Nature Trail I will bring my fishing rod along with my camera. Even though it was very cold (unusual) we were still lucky enough to see plenty of wildlife including an American alligator! Bran was over the moon! Bran had been hoping to see an alligator. It is the best way to see the abundance of wildlife.

To see the Creole Nature Trail properly, we suggest a tour. So we set off with our bucket lists in hand to explore the top attractions in Lake Charles, LA.

In addition to experiencing the festivities, my wife Bran & I made a Louisiana bucket list of the best things to do in Lake Charles. At the top of my list was to feast on an authentic Southwest Louisiana Crawfish Boil and at the top of Bran’s wish list was to see an alligator in its natural habitat. While many people only think of New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, Lake Charles has its own. Visit the Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Museum Hit The Creole Nature Trail and Adventure Point Take the Charpentier Historic District Tour

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