April is Keep America Beautiful Month, and there will be several clean ups scheduled in towns across America during the month of April and into May. Established in 1953, the Keep America Beautiful organization encourages people to end littering, recycle when possible, and beautify America’s communities. In Sharkey County, the first clean up will be […]
Outdoors
Avoid Nature-Deficit Disorder: It’s Time to Get the Whole Family Outside
There’s nothing quite like getting outside on a beautiful day to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. And while most parents appreciate the importance of spending time outdoors, it’s not always easy to get our children to agree. The last thing many of them want is to be pried away from their devices or the […]
Nature Festivals in Mississippi
Mississippi is home to some amazing nature and outdoor festivals. With lots of fun-filled activities, live animal demonstrations, outdoor recreation, and games for kids – you might not even notice that you’re learning about wildlife and nature too! From one of the top birding festivals in the nation to a festival that celebrates the longest […]
Backyard Birding
As winter approaches, many home birdwatchers begin to pay more attention to their back yard feeders. In the winter, food sources are not as readily available for our feathered friends, and they appreciate folks that supplement their food with backyard feeders. Feeders placed in the yard also enable residents to birdwatch from the comfort of […]
Hunt the South Delta’s Public Lands
Hunting season is upon us in the South Delta and with it comes an influx of camouflage. No matter where you stop, Chucks Dairy Bar, the Onward Store, Stop & Shop, you see lots of folks in camouflage, and that’s great! We appreciate the boost to our economy that hunting season brings. So, where are you […]
Vicksburg Area Nature Guide
Wildlife viewing and nature tourism opportunities within 30 miles of Vicksburg, Mississippi The Vicksburg Area Nature Guide describes some of the more outstanding nature areas and wildlife watching spots within the 30 miles of Vicksburg. many of these sites are on the National Audubon Society’s Great River Birding Trail, which extends the entire length of […]
Paddling the Mississippi River Tributaries
Although you won’t find much white water in Mississippi or Louisiana, you will encounter some beautiful scenery and plentiful wildlife while paddling our waterways. Many creeks, streams, bayous and rivers in both the Mississippi and Louisiana deltas are lined by deep woods that are home to a variety of plant and animal life. Birding from […]
Rolling Fork Chainsaw-Carved Bear Hunt
The Rolling Fork carved bears are a tribute to President Roosevelt’s 1902 black bear hunt, held in Sharkey County. Each year during the Great Delta Bear Affair, another larger-than-life bear is carved from a cypress trunk. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt came to the Mississippi Delta to hunt black bear at the invitation of the […]
Lake Washington 2-Day Fishing
Located in southern Washington County, Lake Washington lies between Highway 1 and the Mississippi River. Your trip to fish Lake Washington begins with a reservation at Roy’s Cabins or Southern Star RV Park and Bait-n-Things. No boat rentals are available, so bring your own! Travel 20 minutes on Highway 1 south from Greenville, MS,turn toward […]
Fish the Deep Delta
Lake Albemarle, Lake Chotard, and Lake Washington are oxbow lakes of the Mississippi River that provide excellent crappie, catfish, bream, and bass fishing. With Mississippi’s warm climate, there are very few times of the year when fishing is not in season. Download the itinerary (PDF) Lake Washington At 5000 acres Lake Washington is one of […]
