Adventure Travel – Mississippi
Adventures in Mississippi
Adventure travel is easy in Mississippi: you’ll find the wonders of centuries-old oak trees, discover Civil War history, great food, and of course, the blues. Since you’ll be traveling through the South, you may want to slow down and ride the Natchez Trace Parkway, rewarding your 50mph speed limit with scenic views and plenty of sights along the way to help you understand the southern way of life.
As you hike the trails of Tishomingo State Park, you’ll find a part of the Appalachian Trail that has been walked for centuries. The ferns and plant life here are unlike any other part of Mississippi. Hiking trails take you along refreshing streams and around large boulders. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the beauty of nature.
If you are looking to find wildlife the Mississippi Homochitto National Forest is the best place to find it with two wildlife preserves within its boundaries, plenty of places to hike and enjoy the quiet beauty of the park. By now you should be able to kick back and relax. Enjoy a walk around the artificial lake or a refreshing swim.
You’ll find 26 miles of sun-kissed beaches just down the road. If you’re traveling to Biloxi, you can take a cruise to Ship Island, where Fort Massachusetts housed prisoners of war during the Civil War. Strolling along the beaches of the Gulf Islands National Park will give you a window into what the coast was like hundreds, if not thousands of years ago.
Travel along the Wine and Antique Trail from the Deep South to Natchez and discover some of the best Mascadine wine in the United States. Natchez is the oldest settlement along the Mississippi River, full of history, fun, and music. Some of the Natchez Indian burial mounds remain and here is a rebuilt village. You can immerse yourself in history and marvel at years gone by.
Blues is Mississippi music for blues lovers. You will find many points of interest along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Adventure travelers who travel to Mississippi will not be disappointed, where oak trees, moss and history are a feast for the eyes. Southern hospitality will recharge the batteries of weary travelers. An adventure trip to Mississippi will not be forgotten by anyone who takes their time and smells the magnolias along the way.