Louisiana Outdoors A to Z NATURE TRAIL, CREOLE CRABS & CRAWFISH By Kristy Christiansen Walk on the wild side of southwest Louisiana—try your hand at crabbing and gather ’round the picnic table for a crawfish boil. V enture into Louisiana's Outback along the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road and experience one of the greatest wilderness areas in the country. The state's only All-American Road scenic byway cuts through the heart of southwest Louisiana, linking Lake Charles with the Gulf of Mexico as it winds past four wildlife refuges, 26 miles of natural beaches and some of the finest Cajun food in the state. Abundant wildlife, including more than 400 bird species and too many alligators to count, can be seen right from your vehicle or on several walkways right into the marsh. And don't miss the abandoned Sabine Pass Lighthouse at Johnson Bayou, built in 1855 near the state's far western border with Texas. Bring your binoculars: Throughout the area you'll find migrating birds from both North and South America. The 55-mile driving trail known as the Flyway Byway is another place to find plenty of birds and wildlife in the swamps, rivers and plains of Je Davis Parish. In Eunice, get your crawfish fix at the 32nd Annual World Championship Crawfish Étou ée Cook-O , held in March. Prizes INSTAGRAM.COM/LOUISIANATRAVEL We had the best time this weekend camping! #lakecharles. –kassiedavis24 14 #OnlyLouisiana
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