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26 March | April 2019 // Features that protects one of the nation's major wintering grounds for waterfowl. During peak populations, there are over 300,000 ducks and 80,000 geese traveling through or staying among this 35,000-acre haven. There is a large population of American alligators, white-tailed deer, rabbits and other smaller wildlife to observe if taking a side trip just a few miles from the lake. You can also reach it by houseboat, since it skirts the Intracoastal Water- way, a few miles southwest of Lake Arthur along the Mermentau River that makes up the lake. F a m i l y & M o o n s h i n e The LeBlanc family members, in- cluding their Boston terrier Kaiann, are perfect guides while expressing their love of the area. Everyone seems to be "family," particularly when visiting the Myers Landing RV Park where Jeff gets his fuel (the only fuel station on the lake) and additional supplies when needed. The landing has been in the family for three generations, starting with Bill and Amy Myers. The original Myerses had the building as a bar with weekend cookouts and entertainment, from mu- sic, to card playing and reported, a little gambling. Amy always was smoking a cigar even while her husband served 30 days in jail for making spirits (moon- shine) during prohibition, since they weren't willing to pay the $100 fine in the early '30's. Now that was a lot of money! It was reported by current owner Geralyn Myers that the "Green House" (national historic landmark) a short dis- tance away and where the early Myers lived, housed much of the moonshine, along with the still, as well as more barrels tied under the nearby wharf. The residence was built about 1836 for cattleman Alexander Hebert, and is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Southwest Louisiana. It is of French Creole design with a large steep gable room, braced frame construction and walls filled with then typical bousillage. (A wall filler of mud, Spanish moss, and lime which dried like concrete for insulation.) C a j u n H o s p i t a l i t y Coming back up to Lake Arthur from the Landing, the LeBlanc family