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East Mississippi Showcases Outdoor Recreation Options
East Mississippi is beautiful on the outside, especially with regard to outdoor recreation activities. Here are examples:
Let Us Play
Highland Park is home to the Jimmie Rodgers Museum, the Dentzel Antique Carousel, Frank Cochran Center and the Kendallwood Craft Center. This park has everything a visitor needs: swimming pool, duck pond, tennis courts, sports fields, playground and four shelters.
Velma Young Park has a playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, swimming pool, a... Read More »
Fun Things To Do in Meridian
Whether you visit for the weekend or call it home, Meridian is always alive with activity. There's something to suit everyone, from outdoor expeditions to unique historic adventures.
1. Bike through the scenic trails of Bonita Lakes.
2. See live entertainment or just take a look around the historic Temple Theater.
3. Plan a relaxing weekend at Clarcko State Park.
4. Get in tune with life and times of the "Father of Country Music" at the Jimmie Rodgers Museum.
5. Explore Dunn's... Read More »
Meridian Is the Place to be for Affordable Golf
For a day of affordable golf there are few places better than Meridian, where you can play a round for less than a dollar a hole. Sure, the courses might not be of championship caliber, and scratch golfers might find the layouts less than challenging. But for the majority of golfers who like to try to break par without breaking the bank, Meridian is the perfect place to be.
The city-run Lakeview Golf Course is ideal for newcomers to the sport or for those who simply want to enjoy a casual,... Read More »
Northwood Golf Course Dates to 1930s
Opened in 1930, the golf course at Northwood Country Club is virtually the same today as it was seven decades ago – fun to play.
"This course was laid out originally as a shot making course," says Jimmy Gamblin, head PGA Golf Professional at Northwood. "It's playable. Young people learn to hit straight and older people don't have to hit it very far to make the shots. It's not easy, but it's also not set up for the course to win. It's set up for people to enjoy themselves and to want to continue... Read More »
