We took a quick spin through Mississippi and saw some fun stuff — some cool, some pretty, and some just plain pretty funny. First up was Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in Tupelo, where he lived from birth in 1935 to age 13. It’s an expansive campus surrounding a tiny two...
We’re getting centered! Besides being in the “center” of our 7-week trip, Jackson is also in the “center” of Mississippi; we stayed at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in the “center” of Jackson; and this stop really “centered”...
Our next foray was along the Mighty Mississippi, the lifeblood of neighboring historical cities Vicksburg and Natchez. The Civil War was about to come vividly to life! Like Gettysburg, Richmond, and Bull Run, the Siege of Vicksburg is one of the most iconic Civil War battles...