Bear Creek

Natchez Trace Parkway – Bear Creek Mound

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Bear Creek Mound - National Park Service sign

My final stop in Mississippi for this journey is at Bear Creek Mound along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tishomingo. According to the National Park Service sign, this site has been used by humans going back 10,000 years: “The village site was occupied as early as 8000 B.C. by hunters who stayed only long enough … Read more

Tishomingo State Park – Outcroppings Trail

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Tishomingo State Park - Waterfall on spur from Outcroppings Trail

I was a bit bored with only driving and decided to stretch my legs. Luckily there was promise of a hike with a waterfall while remaining on my Natchez Trace Parkway route. So I turned off into Tishomingo State Park in Tishomingo, Mississippi and laced up my shoes. I chose to do part of the … Read more