The Calcasieu River Bridge in Louisiana Is One Of The Most Dangerous
Kezia Kamenetz
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Did you know there is a dangerous bridge in Louisiana that could be putting drivers at risk? The Calcasieu River Bridge in Louisiana is one of the most dangerous bridges in the entire state, but it does look like there’s hope for a plan of attack for repairs. But first, let’s take a closer look at the history of the most dangerous bridge in Louisiana near Lake Charles.
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What are the most haunted places in Louisiana?
No matter what state you live in, there’s at least one place that’s rumored to be haunted. When it comes to haunted places in Louisiana, we’ve certainly got our fair share. Here are a couple of haunted places in Louisiana you should check out - if you dare:
- Myrtles Plantation: One of the most haunted places in the entire country resides right here in the Pelican State, and that’s the Myrtles Plantation. Allegedly haunted by several spirits, the most well-known is the ghost of Chloe, a former slave who lived on the plantation. The plantation is now a bed and breakfast and offers mystery tours if you’re up for it!
- Manchac Swamp: Louisiana swamps can be pretty creepy all by themselves. But Manchac Swamp has a history that might just give you the chills. Keep an eye out for the ghost of Julia Brown - a voodoo queen from the early 20th Century.
What are the creepiest places in Louisiana?
Turn off the lights and just about any place gets a little creepy, but several places around Louisiana are equally creepy during daylight. Here are a couple of the creepiest places in Lousiana:
Six Flags New Orleans: Six Flags abandoned amusement park in New Orleans East might just be the creepiest place in Louisiana. Abandoned since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the once-thriving amusement park now sits empty, slowly being reclaimed by Mother Nature.
World War II Ammunition Depots: From 1939 to 1956 there was an area in the wetlands of Belle Chasse where 10 ammunition magazines were built by the Navy. These old abandoned structures can still be seen when you take the Bottomland Trail in the Woodlands Conservancy.
Are there any urban legends in Louisiana?
Some of the urban legends in Lousiana you hear include:
One of the most well-known urban legends in Louisiana is the old tale of the Rougarou. This mythical creature has morphed shapes over the years, but generally, he is described as a half-man, half-wolf creature with razor-sharp teeth and glowing eyes. He patrols the swamps at night, in search of his next victim. While most likely a cautionary tale to keep kids from the real dangers of the swamps (alligators, snapping turtles, etc.), there’s an ounce of “what if” to this urban legend. Who knows, maybe Louisiana has its very own Bayou Bigfoot!