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National, State, and Local Parks in Mississippi<\/h1>\r\nOur national, state, and local parks enable guests to pursue their favorite outdoor activities<\/a>. There\u2019s always an organized event<\/a> on the horizon. Discover the abundance of festivals, historic sites, and outdoor recreation events that make our system of state and national parks a welcoming, family-oriented vacation destination. Mississippi parks are more than just wonderful surroundings; they are award-winning treasures. Reserve America recently released its list of \u201cTop 100 Campgrounds Awards\u201d and Mississippi State Parks were well represented, having seven parks in the Top 100.\r\n\r\nThe outdoors allows for a wide range of recreational and educational activities for visitors of all ages, and parks in Mississippi are no exception. Travelers can take in the breathtaking scenery while engaging in their favorite hobbies, such as birdwatching and wildlife photography<\/a>, camping<\/a>, cycling<\/a>, fishing<\/a>, hiking<\/a>, mountain biking, and picnicking, to name a few. 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