After You Hike A Suspension Bridge, Sleep In A Cabin At Tishomingo State Park In Mississippi
By Celina Colby|Published October 10, 2022
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Celina Colby is a Boston-based writer and native New Englander who has been covering travel, arts, food, and culture nationally for ten years. When she's not on deadline you can often find her reading, sewing, and searching for the perfect empanada.
Journey to Tishomingo State Park in Mississippi for the adventure of a lifetime. Nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, the state park is rich in history and scenic natural beauty. The Natchez Trace Parkway, a popular thoroughfare in the 1800s, runs through this park. You’ll be walking on the very trail where history has been made before you for centuries.
Start your tour of the park with the swinging bridge. The 200-foot-long bridge crosses Bear Creek and leads you to a stunning waterfall and beautiful rock formations.
After crossing the bridge, you'll be rewarded with the natural riches of the state park. Archeologists have traced this territory thousands of years back to the presence of Paleo-Indians, people who inhabited America at the end of the last ice age.
To truly get the most out of your Tishomingo experience, you'll want to camp on-site. There are traditional campsites available, as well as these charming cabins scattered throughout the park. You couldn't find more scenic accommodations if you tried.
Every season at the park is a different experience. Summer is, of course, a fabulous time to explore these trails. But fall also offers vibrant colors painting the canvas of the environment. The park is open year-round to visitors, so you can experience it in all its forms.
If you’re looking for a place to unplug and connect with America’s deep natural history, Tishomingo is the place to do it. Feet have traversed these woods for thousands of years, yours could be next.
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