Bird Watching in Mississippi

Holly Springs National Forest

Holly Springs National Forest

Potts Camp

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Holly Springs National Forest in northern Mississippi spans 155,000 acres and offers outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Established in 1936, it’s known for its scenic trails, lakes, and wildlife conservation efforts. […]

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Moss Point

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The Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, located along the Mississippi-Alabama border, offers diverse habitats including salt marshes and coastal forests. Visitors can explore nature trails for birdwatching and wildlife observation, participate in educational programs led by reserve staff, and […]

Flowood Nature Park

Flowood Nature Park

Flowood

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Flowood Nature Park, spanning 43 acres, offers a serene escape with its one-mile paved walking trail winding the lake. The park provides rentable open-air pavilions, an amphitheater, and spots for picnics, making it a versatile destination for both recreation and […]

Eco Tours of South Mississippi

Eco Tours of South Mississippi

Gautier

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Eco Tours of South Mississippi, located in Gautier, offers immersive two-hour interpretive tours showcasing the diverse natural habitats of the lower Pascagoula River. Participants have the opportunity to encounter wildlife, while kayaking through the landscapes. Additionally, the company provides paddle […]

Hernando DeSoto River Park

Lake Cormorant

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Situated right on the banks of the Mississippi River just north of Lake Cormorant, the 41 acre Hernando DeSoto Park is DeSoto County’s only public access to the River. The park is closed from ½ hour after sunset until ½ […]

Arkabutla Lake Rehabilitation & Nature Center

Hernando

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The ARK Walking Trail currently consists of two miles of wooded trails that sit on the wildlife sanctuary located just 10 miles west of Hernando on Hwy 304 (just past Fogg Road). In addition, the ARK has an outdoor stage, 5,000 sq. […]

Ark Walking Trail & Nature Center

Hernando

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The ARK Walking Trail currently consists of two miles of wooded trails that sit on the wildlife sanctuary located just a few miles west of Hernando on Hwy 304. In addition, the ARK has an outdoor stage, 5,000 sq. ft. education pavilion, […]

Choctaw Lake Recreation Area

Ackerman

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Choctaw Lake Recreation Area offers a range of outdoor opportunities such as camping, picnicking, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling. Facilities include 18 campsites with utility hookups, 35 picnic sites, three picnic pavilions, swimming area, two bath houses with showers […]