Mississippi
Immerse Yourself in Civil War History in Vicksburg, Mississippi
6/04/22 •
As part of our quest to visit all 50 states, my husband and I went to Vicksburg, Mississippi last November. We came away pleasantly surprised at the number of historic…
Mississippi Petrified Forest: A National Natural Landmark
11/10/22 •
A short drive north of Jackson, Mississippi brings you to an unusual attraction: the Mississippi Petrified Forest, the only one of its kind east of the Mississippi River. This National…
Stained Glass Manor of Vicksburg, Mississippi: Stay a Night or Take a Tour
8/29/23 •
Civil war buffs who visit Vicksburg, Mississippi shouldn’t miss Stained Glass Manor, a bed-and-breakfast that offers public tours. Our guide, owner Bill Smollen, regaled us with tales of local history….
Tupelo, Mississippi: Elvis Presley's Birthplace
11/07/24 •
…southeast in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was born on Jan. 8, 1935 in a humble two-room home his father, Vernon, built for only $180, just east of Tupelo’s downtown. Today the…
The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississippi (1)
1/17/23 •
In the Mississippi Delta region, my husband and I discovered the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale. Housed in a renovated 1918 railroad depot, the museum showcases the culture and people…
Cat Island National Widlife Refuge Near St. Francisville in Louisiana
11/06/21 •
…Rouge and just north of the Mississippi River. To reach the refuge, take Tunica Road north off Highway 10 on the south end of St. Francisville. Tunica turns into River…
Tarantula Bites
2/18/23 •
…tarantulas: Tarantulas are not carriers of any known disease that affects humans. They are found in North America west of the Mississippi River; in South America; and in warm climates…
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Alabama
8/05/23 •
For spectacular vistas of one of the deepest gorges east of the Mississippi River, visit the 14,000-acre Little River Canyon National Preserve in northeast Alabama. The best views are from…
Columbus-Belmont State Park in Kentucky: A Little-Known Bit of Civil War History
4/29/21 •
I found a little-known bit of Civil War history at Columbus-Belmont State Park, atop a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Kentucky. In an effort to stop Union ships, Confederate…
Learn Something New at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Georgia
3/12/25 •
…Confederate president here on May 10, 1865. Davis and a few Cabinet members were fleeing west, where they hoped to rally Confederate forces west of the Mississippi River. A bronze…
Red Wing, Minnesota: Shop Antiques and Watch the Boats
11/05/21 •
…of about 15,000, Red Wing is nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River. It’s named after the symbol of the Mdewakanton Dakota tribe, which was a swan’s wing dyed…
Abraham Lincoln Memorabilia Museum, California
1/06/25 •
…of the Mississippi River. Opened in 1937, the limestone-faced building stands in a quiet grassy park. Inside this tiny jewel, I marveled at all sorts of Lincoln memorabilia, including a…
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: Step Back Into the World of the Pioneers of Kansas
7/07/20 •
…it’s the oldest continuously operated restaurant west of the Mississippi River (closed Mondays ). To learn more about Council Grove call the Council Grove Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-732-9211….
