Natchez Trace Parkway
Hiking trails along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway; Tupelo - Beech Springs (mile post 266) to Chickasaw Village (mile post 261.8); Old Town Overlook Trail -3.5 miles, hiking only beginning at Chickasaw Village sit... visitmississippi.org
Longleaf Trace
Stretching 41 miles northwest from the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg to small-town Prentiss, Longleaf Trace traverses landscapes that range from the bustling heart of Mississippi's third largest city to... traillink.com
Lefleur's Bluff State Park
This sprawling state park is located just outside of Jackson and incorporates over 500 acres of woodlands. In addition citysearch.com
Black Creek Wilderness Area
General Description Discover the hidden beauty of the piney woods in the Gulf Coastal Plain by hiking one of Mississippi's longest and most challenging trails. The Black Creek Trail leads for 40 miles along Black Creek, fr... wildernet.com
Chewalla Lake Recreation Area
General Description Chewalla Lake Recreation Area takes its name from the Choctaw word "Chi ho-la", meaning Supreme Being. Like Owl Creek, this was once a special place for native Americans, who once built a ceremonial mou... wildernet.com
Vicksburg National Military Park
Vicksburg National Cemetery was established by Congress in 1865 and opened a year later, to provide a burial place for "soldiers who shall die in the service of the country." It lies on ground once manned by Major-G... visitmississippi.org
Thacker Mountain Rail-trail
The Thacker Mountain Rail-Trail is part of a network of trails linking the community of Oxford. This rail corridor was the site of the Buckner's Trestle train wreck in 1870, a disaster that was described at the time in Har... traillink.com
Legion State Park
This relatively short hike takes a watery trip at historic Legion State Park. The trail travels not only along the lake, but also through wetlands and hills. Though the trail is short, it packs a lot of climbing and descendin... trails.com
Clarkco State Park
- Clarkco State Park is situated on 65-acre Clarkco Lake. The park is an excellent facility for hosting groups. Visitors will find picnicking, hiking and camping activities. wildernet.com
Hugh White State Park
- Located on scenic Grenada Lake, Hugh White State Park offers the finest outdoor recreation amenities available, all nestled in a setting unmatched in natural beauty. Grenada Lake is best known as a haven for crappie fish... wildernet.com
Tuxachanie Trail, Saucier, Mississippi
This is simply one of the best hiking trails in Mississippi. The 13-plus-mile trek wanders through a remote section of the De Soto National Forest, along pine hills where a longleaf/wiregrass ecosystem reigns, and dipping int... trails.com
Marathon Lake Campground
The Marathon Hiking Trail, despite its name, is actually a short path that cruises around Marathon Lake, named for the Marathon Lumber Company, which once operated in this area and built the lake. The trail circles the fifty-... trails.com
Holmes County State Park
- The beautiful hardwood forests of Holmes County State Park are home to an abundance of wildlife, and provide the scenic backdrop for a variety of outdoor activities. Built around two lakes covering 88 acres, the park off... wildernet.com
Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex Birding...
birding and wildlife viewing in over 100,000 acres of refuge lands on several refuges, including 13,000 acres of refuge-managed Farmers Home Administration lands; many species of waterfowl, great blue herons, anhing... visitmississippi.org
Wall Doxey State Park
- *This information provided by The Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks* Wall Doxey State Park offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities in a setting rich in natural beauty. Centered around a 60-acre, sp... wildernet.com
John W. Kyle State Park
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Trace State Park
- *This information provided by Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries and Parks* Trace State Park offers a quiet, natural retreat located just minutes from the excitement of Tupelo, one of Mississippi's fastest growing cities. Tr... wildernet.com
Arkabutla Lake
Arkabutla Lake, MS, on the Coldwater River, is known for its large crappie and excellent sailing conditions. Located near Memphis, TN, the lake has camping, swimming and picnicking facilities. recreation.gov