- One of only two National Scenic Byways in Louisiana, the Creole Nature Trail is also one of just 31 routes in the United States to receive All-American Road status
- Officially legislated in 1995, the Creole Nature Trail has been a tourism draw and economic engine for Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes for nearly 20 years
- Located less than two hours east of Houston, TX and only three hours west of New Orleans, LA
GPS Ranger™ Personal Video Tour
- Based on your GPS location, content automatically triggers as you travel s like having a personal tour guide in your vehicle with you
- Units can be checked-out at the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau free of charge
- Or the free app can currently be downloaded at the iTunes App Store or via Google Play (Android)
Experience Guide
- Over 35,000 guides a year are distributed through Louisiana’s Tourist Information Centers
- The complete guide can also be downloaded from CreoleNatureTrail.org
Website
CreoleNatureTrail.org now includes enhanced interactivity such as:
- Flipbooks of our Experience Guide, birding & shelling brochures
- Google maps for all listings
- Recreation opportunities by type, or by area of the trail
- Hyperlinks to the GPS Ranger™ Personal Video Tour app
- Backpack feature allows visitors to build their own custom journey
International Appeal
- New single panel rack cards on the Creole Nature Trail’s Personal Video Tour in French, Spanish and German. Available through Louisiana’s international representative offices
- General profile sheet on the Creole Nature Trail available in English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin Chinese
In Progress: Interpretive Visitor Center
- Development of an interpretive visitor center, in the¬ City of Sulphur, as the western gateway of the trail
- Will educate visitors and children, while identifying area assets including the best places to spot alligators, view migrating songbirds and enjoy the outdoor recreation of the area
- The continued positive economic impact of the Creole Nature Trail led the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau board to fund this center
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