Outdoor Activities in Mississippi

Ship Island

Ship Island

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Ship Island, located 12 miles off the coast of Mississippi, is a barrier island accessible only by boat. Home to historic Fort Massachusetts, beautiful beaches, swimming areas, pavilions, and limited amenities, it offers visitors a getaway along the Gulf of […]

Sky Lake

Sky Lake

Belzoni

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Sky Lake, located near Belzoni, MS, is a stunning cypress-tupelo swamp formed from an old channel of the Mississippi River. It offers a 1700-foot boardwalk for wildlife viewing and a 2.6-mile paddling trail through its waters. With a rich history […]

Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area

Belzoni

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Sky Lake Wildlife Management Area, located near Belzoni, MS, covers 3,500 acres and is home to some of the oldest bald cypress trees in existence, some over 1,000 years old. Managed by Wildlife Mississippi, it offers a 1,735-foot boardwalk for […]

Southern Carriage Tours

Southern Carriage Tours

Natchez

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Southern Carriage Tours offers enchanting horse-drawn carriage rides through historic Natchez, Mississippi, perfect for adding a touch of romance to your wedding day or exploring the city’s rich history. Departing from Canal and State Streets daily, these narrated tours last […]

Key City Park

Key City Park

Vicksburg

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Key City Park in Vicksburg is a premier sports facility featuring professional-level synthetic turf fields for baseball, softball, and soccer tournaments. With state-of-the-art amenities, including high-quality concessions, an adventure zip-line, and professional lighting systems, the complex provides an unmatched experience […]

Sunflower Wildlife Management Area

Sunflower Wildlife Management Area

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Sunflower Wildlife Management Area, located within Delta National Forest in Sharkey County, Mississippi, spans approximately 60,000 acres of bottomland hardwood forest. Established in 1955, it offers a spot for diverse wildlife species, recreational opportunities such as fishing, hunting for deer, […]

Tallahala Wildlife Management Area

Tallahala Wildlife Management Area

Lawrence

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The Tallahala Wildlife Management Area in Scott, Newton, Smith and Jasper Counties near Montrose, Mississippi, covers around 28,120 acres and offers outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Managed by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, […]

Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex

Yazoo City

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The Theodore Roosevelt National Wildlife Refuge Complex, located near the site of President Roosevelt’s famous Mississippi bear hunt in 1902, is dedicated to preserving wildlife and habitats in the region. The refuge is actively engaged in land acquisition and will […]

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Trace State Park

Belden

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Trace State Park, located in North Mississippi, offers a natural retreat with various outdoor activities, including fishing, water sports, and nature trails. Steeped in history, the park was once home to Davy Crockett and provides recreational facilities such as playgrounds, […]

Tunica Veterans Memorial Park

Tunica Veterans Memorial Park

Tunica

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The Tunica Veterans Memorial at Rivergate Park in Tunica, MS, pays tribute to the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes. A seven-foot-tall, bronze monument of three soldiers stands at the center of the Plaza on Main Street. Surrounding the […]

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo National Battlefield

Tupelo

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Tupelo National Battlefield on Main Street marks a significant Civil War clash from July 1864. This 1-acre park features a grassy area with a flagpole, monument, and cannons, honoring those who fought. Visitor information is available at the Natchez Trace […]

Winterville Mounds

Winterville Mounds

Greenville

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Winterville Mounds, located in Greenville, Mississippi, is a significant Native American mound site featuring twelve prehistoric mounds and two large plazas. These mounds, built by a thriving civilization from around AD 1000 to 1450, served as gathering spaces for sacred […]