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    4.7 (26 reviews)

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    Dalton W.

    This is an amazing state park, and I hate that I was only able to spend a few hours there. I hiked the Saddleback Ridge Trail and the Flat Rock Trail. The Saddleback ridge trail is amazing; it is very well kept and just overall a great trail for a short hike. The Flat Rock Trail is much longer and not as well kept, and is also very treacherous near the beginning of the trail. The swinging bridge is also worth stopping to see. My only complaint about the park is the staff at the park entrance were not very friendly.

    Dani C.

    Chief Tishominko (1734-1838) was one of the last full-blooded Chickasaw Chiefs. Probably born in what is now Lee County, Mississippi. As a young man he served with General Anthony Wayne against the Shawnee in the Old Northwest and received a silver medallion from President Washington for his service. He served in the Battle of Fallen Timbers, the Red Stick War with the Creeks and the War of 1812. During the War of 1812, he served under Andrew Jackson. In 1837, a final treaty forced Tishominko and his family to move to the Indian Territory. On May 5, 1838, he died of smallpox on the Trail of Tears, near Little Rock, Arkansas. He was about 100 years old. Tishomingo County, Mississippi is named for him.

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    Tina H.

    I worked for a sawmill, pulling lumber, running the debarker and tailing the linebar. I got bumped up to log lift operator and that was "in my wheelhouse" since I had operated tractors since I was 10. Tenneco Packaging sponsored company picnics and family days at Tishomingo State Park. We spent the day swimming in the pool, eating, playing games, looking at a landscape of massive rock formations and fern-filled crevices found nowhere else in Mississippi. Wildflowers border trails once walked by Native Americans. Located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Tishomingo State Park is steeped in history and scenic beauty. Archaeological excavations confirm the presence of Paleo Indians in the area now encompassed by the park as early as 7000 B.C.; the park takes its name from the leader of the Chickasaw nation, Chief Tishomingo. There are cabins available for rent. A schedule of fees can be seen here http://www.mdwfp.com/media/235854/tish_rates_8_2014.pdf Tishomingo State Park was recognized by Reserve America as one of the nations 'Top 100 Family Campgrounds'. To determine the top campgrounds and locations over 3,000 parks were evaluated. Tishomingo State Park also received other awards: Top 25 canoeing spots Top 25 birdwatching spots Top 25 educational & historical facilities Top 50 fishing spots Top 50 hiking trails Top 25 kid friendly parks Top 25 romantic spots Top 50 scenic views Top 25 tours and events Top 25 amazing locations Top 25 unique cabins It made Mississipi Magazine's list as one of the "Best Parks In Mississippi" and rated as the "Best Hiking Trail In Mississippi". It contains 600 species of flowering plants, 13 miles of nature trails, Native American arts and crafts and the swinging bridge over Bear Creek. People cross the bridge, but stop in the middle and force it into swinging by shifting their weight, even though it has a sign stating 'No Swinging Allowed' and it is named swinging bridge. A shutterbug's dream and nightmare, having to decide what to photograph and what to pass up. To date, I have yet seen a more beautiful park. JP Coleman Park has potential for being as beautiful, but there is just a little something that Tishomingo State Park has that will be hard to equal (a certain geni se que).

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    Veronica X.

    The Swinging Bridge is really neat. Hiking on the Outcroppings Trail made me want to take up rock climbing, despite my advanced age.

    Like everything this place has gone thru many changes, the most recent ones seem to be all positive. For the last couple of years gone from no staff and upkeep to maybe 15 staff members and the Park I remember from my youth, 60 years ago. The Park has been open since 1954, my parents were first to use the stone cottages that overlook the gorge, for their honeymoon. Since then several more campsites and vacilities have been added, with more of a concern for the groups that rent than individual campers. The waiting list for cabins is now 2 years out, the group units even further. All well ordered and the staff maintains the Park well.

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    C. M. F.

    Wonderful Park! They really deserve 5+ stars! Frequent visitor and each time it gets better. Shower house's appear to have been remodeled and were very clean. I stayed during the week and the place was empty. Site 24 is great as it has no neighbors on the back or the passenger side and is conveniently located in front of the bunk house. Price was very reasonable as compared with other States parks... You can get 24hr internet access in front of the library in town about 2 - 2 1/2 miles away. Look forward to returning soon.

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    Beautiful park. Stayed in cabin 6. Updated and well kept. Doesn't feel like Mississippi at all here.

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    Disk golf, camping, fishing, hiking trails, waterfall, pool, and now glamping! Right on!

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    Love this place we swim grill out have easter there as well love the swim ging bridge

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    Our last stop was the Swinging Bridge built in 1939 I believe and after walking on that, we noticed more people were starting to show up.

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    Dismals Canyon - Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

    Dismals Canyon

    3.7(40 reviews)
    30.3 mi

    The flora, fauna, and typography of this canyon are not very different from any other hiking area I…read morehave hiked in Alabama. It's very similar to Bankhead National Forest. The size of the sheer bluffs (and many of the rocks) at Dismals is fairly unique, though. We visited this past weekend and I thought the whole experience was okay. It's not a National Park, or a National Forest, Dismals is a "National Natural Landmark" that is privately owned. The cost in my humble opinion to hike (without a guide) the Dismals *and* take the night tour with a guide is expensive! It was approximately $28.00 per adult. The trail is around 1.5 miles - at least the trail we explored in the daytime before taking the night tour. The creek running through the base was deep enough that there needed to be ways to cross it that were navigable, preferably with handrails. In photos, I've seen concrete blocks, which would have been okay (note, not handrails) but there were no concrete block crossing at areas we needed/wanted to get across the water. There were random pieces of wood, even fallen trees and my husband, who is both a "daredevil" and in great shape, managed to traverse the waters to see the other side, but he did land in the water (on his feet) and absolutely soaked his shoes and socks. The three of us opted to backtrack and not deal with the water. To me, this is very poor planning on the part of the Dismals owners. The trail map we got from the "General Store" had landmarks which were just "cute" names for the features, like "The Pulpit" and "Witches Den" - to me, they were fairly unremarkable "landmarks." Fast forward to the night tour which was scheduled for 9:00 PM. We were told to arrive at 8:30 and if everyone was early, we could start early. I did not note the time we started, however, it was about a 45 minute hike. Parts of this hike were in total, 100 percent darkness to ensure we had the utmost opportunity to view the "Dismalites." That's fine, except, I'm not a fan of walking in uneven/unfamiliar terrain in the pitch dark, with my husband dragging me forward in a group of 13 people counting the guide. This was unnerving and I moved at a snail's pace, and held up those who were stuck behind me. Also, I was hanging onto the rail with one hand and couldn't physically rubberneck around to try to catch a view of a glowworm. I think I saw a total of twelve glow worms. After exiting the night tour trails, we saw firefly larvae that glowed in the shallow water at the entrance to the trail. To me, this was the highlight of the glowing visuals. Another con is the numerous wooden staircases at the Dismals trail's entrance/exit. There is absolutely no way these are constructed to code! These stairs are so narrow in depth that my size 8 ladies shoes, (which is an average women's shoe size) hung off the edge about 2 inches, forcing me to "duck walk" down the stairs. Even if they are built to code, the stair treads are completely worn off, providing absolutely no traction whatsoever. The guide told us due to the "drought" the Dismalite glowworms were not out in abundance. If you keep your expectations low, and really enjoy a sandstone gorge/canyon, and are not risk averse, you will have a nice time here. Our tour guide did a good job providing information that was geared towards the audience which included age ranges from children to senior citizens. I can't comment on the "General Store" food options because we didn't eat anything there, or the campsites (note, the on-site cabins are closed and unavailable). The sole restroom which is a little walk from the General Store and is clean with a barely working hand dryer and no paper towels. The parking lot is ridiculously small with each space being beyond small. The owners of the Dismals need to invest in their property to make it worthwhile, easy to traverse, and safe for their visitors.

    Parents Beware Before Approving School Field Trips Here…read more I want to share my recent experience as a concerned parent. Our children's school scheduled a field trip to Dismals Canyon and collected payment for the students. Parents were originally told that we could attend for a $20 fee -- but at the very last minute, the site informed the school that parents would no longer be allowed to go. When I contacted the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (who were kind and helpful), they reached out to Dismals Canyon for clarification. The canyon's staff claimed the decision was due to parking limitations, parents distracting the kids from learning, and tight spaces. However, this change was communicated only after money had already been collected and plans were finalized. Parents deserve transparency, especially when it involves children's safety at a location with cliffs, caves, and water features. I strongly urge other parents and schools to ask clear written confirmation of parent policies before sending children on field trips here. Families should not be excluded or misled after payments and plans have been made.

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    Dismals Canyon - The General Store at the Dismals

    The General Store at the Dismals

    Dismals Canyon - Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

    Covered area outside The General Store at the Dismals.

    Dismals Canyon - The General Store at the Dismals.

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    Natchez Trace Parkway - Blackland Prairie Section, Natchez Trace

    Natchez Trace Parkway

    5.0(9 reviews)
    35.1 mi

    The Natchez Trace Parkway stretches 444 miles, through three (3) states. It follows the "Old Trace"…read more, and according to the National Park Service, was used by Native Americans, traders, travelers, soldiers, and future Presidents. It's a scenic drive, which can also include camping, hiking, biking, and even horseback riding. Being fortunate enough to live next to the Trace, I routinely hike the trails and take in the history, particularly in the North Mississippi area.

    The Natchez Trace Parkway is a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road that stretches from…read moreNatchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee. The Trace roughly follows the historic travel and trade route (the Old Natchez Trace) that was first established by American bison and Native Americans indigenous to the area. It was later used by boatmen, enslaved Africans, soldiers, and U.S. Presidents among others. The Trace is maintained by the US National Park Service and is said to contain 10,000 years of American history. Over the years, I've driven the majority of the Mississippi and Alabama segments of the Trace and have explored many of the historical sites and natural attractions along the Trace. A few of my personal favorites include the Sunken Trace, Cypress Swamp, Emerald Mound, and Rocky Springs ghost town. I also have fond memories from Summer 2004 of riding on the Trace and listening to BB King as a college student conducting a tour of Civil Rights Movement sites across the state of Mississippi (along with four other students and two Africana Studies professors from my alma mater). As you can tell, I hold the Trace in high regard. So, I was elated to return in Fall 2022 during my road trip through Louisiana and Mississippi. I drove the Trace from Natchez to Jackson (roughly 120 miles), and it was by far the most scenic and quintessentially Southern (referring to the rich, but also fraught, history of the Trace) stretch of my trip.

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    Natchez Trace Parkway - Chickasaw Village, Blackland Prairie Section, Natchez Trace

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