The State of Mississippi has created the Great Mississippi Nature Trail, and it’s an open invitation to get outdoors and explore some of the most beautiful areas the state has to offer.
“This trail is more than a collection of pins on a map,” said Gov. Tate Reeves in a Monday afternoon press conference at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. “It is a gateway to open new doors for Mississippians and our visitors to experience the landscapes that make our state unlike anywhere in the nation.
“From the marshes of the Gulf Coast to the longleaf pine forests of the South to the rivers and farmlands of the Mississippi Delta and the rolling Appalachian foothills in the Northeast, Mississippi’s outdoor experiences are as diverse as they are beautiful. The Great Mississippi Nature Trail connects 20 of these incredible places creating a seamless network of outdoor recreational opportunities across our state.”…