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    Mississippi Petrified Forest

    4.6 (31 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Tank G.

    Even if you are not a geology buff, you will still probably find this place as amazing as I dd. They have a decent sized parking lot and you will see picnic table, a shelter with more picnic tables under it and some green space. The Forest also has a camping area, but I did not check it out. If you want to visit the forest, which I highly recommend, you will have to enter through the Welcome Center/Gift Shop. The guy that was working there during my visit was friendly and very helpful. You will see some nice petrified rock displays outside of the place that definitely peaked my interest. Inside, there you will find a few displays, a wide assortment of jewelry, rocks and other trinkets. That is also were the restrooms are and where you pay for your self-guided tour which is about $7. They also have an outdoor section of the center where you will see larger rocks that you can purchase, an old gem mine for kids to do and some old equipment displays. And be sure to check out the little room in the back that has glowing rocks in a display case. The first thing you will see when you go through the door that leads to the forest os some bug spray. I highly recommend putting some on. The forest's trail is mostly paved, but there are areas where it it slightly rough and difficult for disabilities to pass through, so they have a bypass section for people with disabilities to take that skips those areas. As I mentioned, the tour is self guided and using the guide that you get when you purchase your admission and the corresponding numbers placed throughout the trail, the tour is easy to follow and very informative. I loved learning and seeing about these prehistoric trees. The trail is about a quarter to half a mile. It took us about 30 minutes to walk. The tour ends in a small Natural History Museum that is basically a room with some bones, fossils, rocks, gems, and a petrified wood of Mississippi map. once you make it through the museum you will end up back in the Welcome Center/Gift Shop. I am so glad that I came here and it is definitely a must visit in Jackson. I enjoyed seeing how the forces of nature have changed this area and the history it has. I highly recommend checking this place out.

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    Bill M.

    On our way back from a trip to Vicksburg, we saw a small sign advertising this. We've got an interest in fossils and rocks, so took a side trip. Glad we did. Never knew anything like this existed so close to Memphis. Entrance fee is cheap ($6 for us old folk). There is an easy self-guided walk to see the petrified wood in situ - takes maybe a half-hour. They have a very nice exhibit hall with unrelated finds - rocks, minerals, fossils, etc from other places, and a large section of such for sale - some very reasonable priced. Recommended.

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    Matt M.

    I liked it well enough for the price (check Groupon). The kids liked it. We arrived unfreshly off a 10 hour drive and it was a pleasant hour+ stop to stretch and see stuff. I'll be honest, it's a bunch of boulders shaped like trees in the forest, but hey, that's what petrified trees look like, right? The museum/gift shop was quite large, but sadly most things in the museum portion weren't from around there (remember, just rocks in the woods). Our coolest memories are of the fireflies in the woods. Probably something most visitors don't see, but it had rained before we arrived, and thundered most of the time we were there. Got very dark near the end of the walk and suddenly fireflies lighting up all over!

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    Tara S.

    This is a unique place since you do not see many attractions like this at all. The man working there was very nice and answered all our questions. It was a little buggy outside but they offered free bug spray. The trail was very well maintained and it was easy to traverse through the topography. I really enjoyed the indoor exhibit at the end which showed all these different minerals and other natural deposits. I bought some petrified wood earrings which were made in MS so that's a cool keepsake to have!

    Jessica T.

    We stopped in on a whim after seeing a sign from the road. I had no idea what a petrified forrest would entail, but it was pretty cool! Basically its a bunch of logs on the ground that have been petrified over time and are hard as stone. After paying the entrance fee of $7 you'll receive a guidebook that gives you facts about each of the numbered points throughout the forest. It would take you about 45 minutes to walk through at a leisurely pace. We came in January, but I imagine the foliage would be beautiful during the warmer months. The gift shop was really interesting and the older gentleman who worked there was very friendly and gave us some recommendations of things to do on our trip.

    Lauren J.

    So many memories here! I've been visiting since I was 14 with my grandparents so I go as much as possible now that I'm an adult. Love sharing my experiences to new people who didn't even know we had a petrified forest or a really great gem/crystal shop. My papaw got me into collecting minerals so it's nice to walk in and remember my childhood with him. Everyone who works here is always nice and helpful, always down for a good conversation and sharing stories of the area. If you're traveling into Mississippi, definitely stop here to get that great southern hospitality you always hear about, light refreshments, a nice walk full of rich history and gorgeous petrified wood. At the end of your self tour, there is a really great room full of fossils and such that's only really accessible when you walk though the forest! When you do go, please be respectful of the area and the good vibes others are trying to enjoy, even when they are shopping for new little crystals!

    Kayla S.

    This is a great chance to see the power of nature up close and personal! We caught a glimpse of this place on our way to Jackson from Cleveland and decided to make the trek back before we headed home to Alabama. It's only about 30 minutes outside of the city so it's the perfect stop to add to your trip if you have the time. It was very easy to find, although the road leading in was in very bad disrepair. When we did make it, we were greeted by a lovely attendant who explained everything we needed to know about the forest. For $7 you get a flyer that goes VERY in depth on the walking trail, a walk through the trail, and admission to a small museum after you finish the trail. You exit the gift shop, walk through the forest, enter the museum and end up back in the gift shop. It took us about an hour to do and the trail is mostly paved so I managed to do it in a dress and combat boots. The trail is marked with about 26 markers that explain how the forest came to be and the real power of nature. It's actually quite fascinating! And I have to mention that we had a friendly guide the entire time, lovingly named Trail Cat. He stayed with us through the entire trail asking for the occasional pet and guiding us to eat trail site. It was a lovely addition to the experience! I have to say that this is worth every penny!

    Donna H.

    Interesting privately owned park. Worth the entry fee and the time to walk the trail. Employees nice and helpful. There are some very good examples of petrified trees. They have an interesting museum and shop. I didn't check out the other areas of the park. Mosquito spray a must. If you like birds, take your binoculars, there are numerous species present.

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    Teena F.

    Perfect privately owned park in Mississippi close to Jackson and Vicksburg. Wonderful petrified forest and logs in their natural setting. Many logs still in the ground. Nice half mile trail and campground available. $7 They also have an extensive selection jewelry, beads, and rocks, in their gift shop and visitor center

    Janis G.

    This is a really neat place. You can walk through the Forrest and see petrified trees and wood laying around. They have a trail guide with numbers so you know what you are looking at. They also have a really cool gift shop where you can purchase various rocks and fossils at an affordable price.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing gem so close to Jackson! Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere. Visiting from out of town. Great gem store too.

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    I visited the Petrified forest on two occasions and each one was an enjoyable experience. I always learn something new on each visit.

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    7 years ago

    This was a nice little stop for an easy 20 minute trail. I was a experienced a little more for the $7 dollar fee, but it was nicely kept.

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    7 years ago

    Great day trip and easy walking trail to see one of the natural wonders of the world petrified wood

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    7 years ago

    A wonderful hidden treasure in the middle of nowhere. There's not much to do and this is cool as all get out.

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    8 years ago

    Awful. Truly awful. I went with 3 other people (including a 4 year-old) and we were all dying of boredom. Don't waste your time going there.

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    Medgar Evers Historical House & Museum

    4.8(13 reviews)
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    Appreciative of the for-thought to preserve the home of Medgar Evers. He was a civil rights…read moreactivist who was the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi. He was a United States Army veteran who served in World War II. He was involved in efforts to overturn racial segregation at the University of Mississippi, end the segregation of public facilities, and expand opportunities for African Americans, including the enforcement of voting rights prior to his assassination on June 12, 1963 in the driveway of his home. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery (with full military honors).

    Medgar Evers (1925-1963) was a pioneering African American civil rights activist and the first…read moreNAACP field secretary in Mississippi, working tirelessly to dismantle segregation and secure voting rights. A World War II veteran, he investigated racist crimes, including the Emmett Till murder, and organized protests. His 1963 assassination in his driveway by a white supremacist brought national attention to the fight for equality. You can visit the house where Evers and his family lived and where Medgar was assassinated. See the reproduction of the bedrooms , the house, the kitchen and appliances as well as one of the bullet holes from a previous drive by shooting. There is even a map of where the assassin was. Very interesting stuff. The house is preserved by the NPS. It's free to enter and there were two rangers there to explain the history.

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