Follow The Mississippi River Along This Scenic Drive Through Mississippi
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published May 16, 2022
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
There are lots of ways to explore the Mississippi River in the Magnolia State. We’ve got everything from a Mississippi River museum to a riverfront park. However, not all Mississippi River-related activities require so much, well, activity. Not sure what we mean? You will after traveling the Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway, a scenic route that parallels the Mighty Mississippi for miles, offering lots of great views along the way. And for those craving some activity, there are plenty of places to get out and stretch your legs.
So, what do you think? Are you ready to drive along the Lower Mississippi Historic Scenic Byway? Did you already know about this byway? Ever traversed it? If so, did you make any detours? We want to know!
This is one of the best scenic byways in Mississippi, but it’s not the only state byway that belongs on your bucket list. The Gulf Coast Scenic Byway is another since it’s one of the best byways in America. There’s also Grenada Lake Loop, which offers lakefront views as well as lots of recreational opportunities.
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