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Vicksburg Outdoors Offers Boating, Hunting, Birding and More
With the Mississippi River at its border, small wonder that Vicksburg is a boating town. But with running, fishing, hiking, hunting, birding and more, there’s no need to get wet to enjoy the natural beauty here.
Mississippi, Yazoo Rivers Offer Boating, Kayaking
In addition to the Mississippi, there’s plenty of boating, canoeing and kayaking on the Yazoo River and Lake Centennial, where Everglades-like conditions provide safe harbor for bald eagles, blue herons, pelicans and more.... Read More »
Get a Bird’s Eye View
Think the Audubon Society is for the birds? Think again.
Vicksburg is home to one of three Mississippi field offices for the national society, but its reach extends far beyond the city.
“We take on more of a regional role to coordinate activities and manage projects,” says Bruce Reid, director of conservation outreach for the Mississippi River Initiative. “In a general sense, we support Audubon’s conservation mission, but in a larger sense, we protect the entire Mississippi River watershed... Read More »
Fun Things to Do in Vicksburg
1. Take a Mississippi River tour.
2. Get in touch with your inner child as you look through Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum.
3. Catch a performance of "Gold in the Hills," which holds the Guinness World Record for longest-running show.
4. Stroll through Historic Downtown Vicksburg to find unique shops, local eateries and entertainment.
5. Try your luck at one of Vicksburg's many casinos.
6. Have a taste of history at the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum.
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Vicksburg Golfers Can Choose Between Two Distinctly Different Courses
The golfing options in Vicksburg are a lot like the city itself. You can take a step back in time and visit an historic venue, or you can opt for a more modern facility. Either way, you will be met with Southern hospitality from both the people and the courses.
The old-school option can be found at the private Vicksburg Country Club. This course was built in 1929, two years after major flooding, farther upstream along the Mississippi River, brought thousands of new people to Vicksburg.
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Tara Wildlife Lures Hunters and Nature Lovers
Just 30 miles northwest of Vicksburg waits a 17,200-acre outdoor paradise offering year-round opportunities for recreation, study and appreciation of Mississippi’s land and water.
Tara Wildlife, with its mix of lakes, hardwood forests and agricultural property, is a haven for hunters, a nest for birders, a getaway for business leaders and a classroom for kids.
When world-recognized conservationist Maggie Bryant founded Tara Wildlife, her idea was to create a site “committed to the management... Read More »
