I came on a Saturday hoping to get information on things to do in the area and see what else they…read moreoffer only to find out they were closed for HVAC repairs. Good thing this was not the only thing I came for in the area, but still disappointing.

We didn't actually make it to the visitors center while in Natchez, but I did call them for…read moreinformation and recommendations and the sweet & friendly woman who I spoke with provided some swell southern hospitality and great information that added to our trip.

With the government shutdown we wanted to start here to plan our stay. Here we found maps,…read morerestaurant, information and helpful, informative volunteers. Happily friends of Vicksburg are paying $2000 a day to keep the visitor center opened, we're thrilled to get maps and information. They were clean well stocked bathrooms . They are not checking passes or accepting money.

I had gotten a Passport to Vicksburg awhile back and have gradually been visiting. Well I got 8…read morestamps and showed up to collect the free gift. The center was filled with information about the area, things to do, places to stay, places to eat. I would recommend coming here and getting information about the area.

Not sure why I always visit battlefields and cemeteries, but it actually totally makes sense. I…read morelive on the Eastern USA, where we have experienced the Revolutionary War of Independence and the Civil War. We are war heavy on this side of the country. I have visited most major battlegrounds, forts, courthouses and buildings from these two eras. I don't really consider myself a history buff, yet I have visited several historical places. This park is certainly the most beautiful monument dedicated to war. It is also in a very beautiful setting. Abraham Lincoln donated these lands to preserve the history of the wars, and that was a great decision. Vicksburg is not really an easy access commute from anywhere, visiting here requires effort, and this park is well worth it.

Vicksburg controlled access to the Mississippi River during the Civil War. In 1863, it's seizure by…read moreUnion Troops was the turning point of the war. A driving tour passes historic markers explaining battle scenarios & key events.

This park is magical; one day I was researching parks in the area and stumbled upon this nature…read morecenter. I had no idea that it existed, but I am glad that it does. There isn't a ton of nature trails in the area or in the city of Jackson, but this place is a huge hidden gem. I felt at peace doing some morning hiking with my little one, Sneakers. We were the only ones in the park at 7:00 AM which is opening and we spotted deers grazing. It was beautiful. The trails are clearly marked and a few paths are accessible, except for the path leading to the Elephant Tree. That trail abruptly stops and doesn't follow through as the trail is covered with overgrown grass and trees. I came back with my boyfriend and he loved the park too. Every inch of the park is marked with informational nature facts. What I loved the most is that majority of the plants, trees, including the lichen is marked with names. If I tell you the amount of botanical or arboretums that I visited in my life fails to have this specific and minor detail is astounding. Thankfully Clinton Nature park did not disappoint to educate the masses on this note. They are actively teaching the people. I love that so much! The trails towards the left of the entrance even connects into nearby library which is a nice touch after reading a couple of books. In the evenings, the park doesn't get much attraction so hiking is a straight shoot and can be done at any pace. The left sided trails are more accessible, some with stairs, so not so much for the wheelchair bound. The park is maintained by a volunteer crew and I am sure they accept recommendations to make the space more accessible for all individuals to enjoy. I actually am planning to visit again the next time I'm in town. I love this nature park immensely. I hope more people can learn about this creative space and not sleep on it too much longer!

*SPLAT* "EWW... Oh…read morehell, what was that?" as you tromp your way down the gravel trail in the woods... thankfully you realize it wasn't a frog after all, just some strange remains of a nameless prehistoric looking insect. You move on... walking over bridges, through "gullies", around "loops" and eventually taking a wrong turn onto an "Indian Trail", or as I'd like to call it, a "bog" full of mud. If you get out of there alive you may be able to make it to the "butterfly garden" and over the pond bridge to safety... Until of course you sit down next to a giant black snake hanging out by the water and run past a group of first graders yelling "AH! OH MY GOD! I ALMOST SAT ON IT! ALMOST SAT ON THE SNAKE!" Be careful of the sneaky squirrels who like to hide in the bushes until you arrive so they can jump out and make much noise and scare you. They act like they are afraid but don't let them fool you, they know precisely what they are doing. If you kick every bush along the trail sometimes you get to surprise them instead. These are just some things you may encounter while walking on Clinton Nature Center trails... I walk here for an hour almost everyday now and it is a new adventure every time. Usually I am the only one here... And I can jog for a little bit without being made fun of. There are some places that you can continuously walk up and down hills if you want. I make myself seriously sore every time. There are many trails branching off too so you can tailor your route to your liking. They have a information center that has animals and exhibits that I haven't been in yet. Today there were approximately 30 six year-olds inside screaming and yelling, so needless to say I stayed far away... There's signs everywhere on the trails identifying types of plants and trees, historical sites (old trace's, postal routes, first African American school in Clinton), and lots of info on wildlife. Good place to bring kids or someone who's interested in nature.

Every one was very helpful, knowledgeable, and accommodating. There was plenty of information about…read morethe area. There were at least 3 tours to choose from all $20 pr person. Coffee and water available. As well as vending.

A smashing visitor center with helpful people and lots of leaflets.read more

The ladies were very friendly and very helpful. The bathroom was spotless. This is a beautiful…read moreview of the Mississippi River and a little bit of American history. Do not pass up the chance to visit this beautiful Welcome Center.

Love this beautiful welcome center. It's perched neatly on a hill overlooking the Mississippi and…read morefacing west towards Louisiana. The grounds are beautifully maintained. The grassy space down below the raised brick patio circling the center features a row of cannons, poised to reject any attempt from Louisiana at invading Mississippi. The two steel framed bridges provide a great perspective shot for any photographer looking to play with leading lines. There are swallows residing on the piers giving a show to birdwatchers. A magnolia tree in front of the welcome center building proclaims you are in the south now, as if you didn't already know. There are bathrooms and plenty of visitor info in the center. Nearby casinos, if that's your thing. Or benches where you can sit and relax. It's an early June day at the time of my visit, and spring is still surprisingly present here. This makes for perfect conditions to sit and be in a beautiful space like this.

I'm bummed that I didn't really have time to visit the Byerley House but I did take a few minutes…read moreto explore the walkways and read the information about Grant's Canal that is part of this visitor's center in Louisiana. I had never heard about this part of history. The Confederate Army was holding Vicksburg and preventing Union traffic from using the Mississippi River to move supplies north. In an attempt to bypass Vicksburg, the Union Army dug a canal here to connect the Mississippi and Lake Providence, using rivers and bayous. It was ultimately unsuccessful. It's a near spot and would be much nicer if it wasn't drizzling rain today. Trees, fish, birds, lots of open water.

The Byerley House Visitor "serves as a community center and as an official Louisiana Visitor…read moreInformation Center." It is one of the nicest Visitor centers we have visited. It is located on beautiful Lake Providence (across the street), where beautiful bald cypress trees, birds, fish, and ducks welcome visitors, Historic markers on the banks of the lake document General Grant's efforts to divert the Mississippi River at Grant's Canal. You can stroll along the cypress-lined pier and enjoy the peacefulness. They also have a gift shop and the friendliest staff in the world.

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