tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post6670534259591041552..comments2024-03-25T14:06:37.254-07:00Comments on On the Road Abode: Trading a zip code for a toad: Return to Nature in Jackson (sort of), MississippiJodee Gravelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-76294522222585035102016-12-21T06:55:00.681-08:002016-12-21T06:55:00.681-08:00Yes, those ferns are so pretty, and really add an ...Yes, those ferns are so pretty, and really add an interesting layer. Those boys need to slow down :-)))Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-54232211930680040222016-12-21T06:54:08.257-08:002016-12-21T06:54:08.257-08:00Thanks Gaelyn. You'd have a lot of fun wanderi...Thanks Gaelyn. You'd have a lot of fun wandering this area - it is a place that really slows you down the more you're there.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-71514260165203624042016-12-21T06:53:10.385-08:002016-12-21T06:53:10.385-08:00I am really surprised that your bus could clear th...I am really surprised that your bus could clear those bridges, but it's good to know for next time. We wanted to see the ag museum as something different but with the rains I thought the walks outside would be muddy - lots to see next visit. Thanks for all the good info Phillis!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24629538214518380472016-12-21T06:51:10.914-08:002016-12-21T06:51:10.914-08:00It was so fun to see such different landscapes her...It was so fun to see such different landscapes here!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-22636465125321397502016-12-20T09:06:06.327-08:002016-12-20T09:06:06.327-08:00Beautiful Jodee! The cypress trees are magnificen...Beautiful Jodee! The cypress trees are magnificent and I fell in love with the resurrection plant (the furry branches) several years ago near Destin. <br /><br />Always enjoy of Ezra and Max...they are growing so fast! Joe and Gayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06284391279532727775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-71731596587376814372016-12-19T19:29:38.651-08:002016-12-19T19:29:38.651-08:00I am so unfamiliar, and intrigued, with this kind ...I am so unfamiliar, and intrigued, with this kind of environment and would definitely take my time as it has a slow look to it. Dense, yet open, almost surreal. And yes, intensely magical. The mist brings out the subtle contrasts and colors which you captured superbly.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-24463788608686906042016-12-19T05:18:12.720-08:002016-12-19T05:18:12.720-08:00We have travelled the Natchez Trace from Natchez t...We have travelled the Natchez Trace from Natchez to Nashville in our Allegro Bus. The trace is A great scenic trip with many points of interest. You can pick up a brochure at any of the trace informations centers that describes all of these and has a mile marker map of the trace. <br /><br />Timberlake Campground on the Ross Barnett Reservoir is a great campground. Also Le Fleurs Bluff campground in Jackson is set in a pretty park near a public golf course. The sites are more rustic but the setting is nice. The Mississippi Widlife Museum, The Miisissippi Ag Museum and The Mississippi Children's Museum are all near that campground. <br /><br />Also near you in Clinton there is a cute downtown historic district and the Mississippi College Campus is very scenic. Phillishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825217509610109793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-11214043022927411202016-12-18T22:09:22.703-08:002016-12-18T22:09:22.703-08:00Love the tree color, especially on the ground. Th...Love the tree color, especially on the ground. The reservoir, fog and swamps make for great pictures too. And of course that adorable grandson!DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-47221849501119666342016-12-18T19:04:42.096-08:002016-12-18T19:04:42.096-08:00Oh! And there are electric hookups in the park by ...Oh! And there are electric hookups in the park by the Ridgeland marina on the reservoir!<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-18633244936715361332016-12-18T19:04:00.945-08:002016-12-18T19:04:00.945-08:00They aren't marked but the bridges look under ...They aren't marked but the bridges look under 13' to me. There are no commercial vehicles allowed on the trace so it's not a road made for bigger vehicles - no shoulders in most places. But the Rocky Springs campground would probably fit Winona and it's just off an access road so I don't think you'd go under a bridge. There is also a great bike path - made me miss our trikes! Love the name of the fern!!Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-46570504061540074922016-12-18T17:23:46.579-08:002016-12-18T17:23:46.579-08:00Having the trail to yourself was a special treat:)...Having the trail to yourself was a special treat:) Really allows you to appreciate nature's quiet. Hope it doesn't get too cold for you tomorrow!!John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-25586076011965121542016-12-18T16:19:27.014-08:002016-12-18T16:19:27.014-08:00Those are definitely cute grandsons! Your furry ...Those are definitely cute grandsons! Your furry tree is covered in resurrection fern. That it is green testifies to the wet environment. I love love swamps. Wish you'd just buzzed on down to Florida. We could have gone swamping together. I had once thought I'd like to take Winnona up the trace and stop at the campgrounds along the way but I read that there are prohibitive bridges along it. Did you find that to be true?Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-14923929126555904222016-12-18T13:34:44.188-08:002016-12-18T13:34:44.188-08:00I can't imagine it would be as cool in the Spr...I can't imagine it would be as cool in the Spring, and I know Summer it would be hot and humid, so I really think this was perfect. We didn't see any critters but the forest itself felt very alive.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-64840199836026911582016-12-18T12:30:45.872-08:002016-12-18T12:30:45.872-08:00This is really cool, Jodee. Looks like you picked ...This is really cool, Jodee. Looks like you picked the oerfect time of year to visit. Your photos have an ethereal feel to them. Very nice.exploRVistas - Diana and Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14370218758023274707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-3367556135214851482016-12-18T09:23:20.010-08:002016-12-18T09:23:20.010-08:00I thought so too - the trees were all so different...I thought so too - the trees were all so different and made it very special.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-21615880994590126152016-12-18T09:22:24.961-08:002016-12-18T09:22:24.961-08:00Thanks Lisa - we agree!
Thanks Lisa - we agree!<br />Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-69113254389268135832016-12-18T07:47:17.453-08:002016-12-18T07:47:17.453-08:00The trees changing really added to the pictures. L...The trees changing really added to the pictures. Love the cypress swamp.Mike & Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15715028795468185263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-88651406294868283162016-12-18T07:40:05.393-08:002016-12-18T07:40:05.393-08:00Absolutely lovely!Absolutely lovely!Metamorphosis Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07637866156639686101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-28434458807022080972016-12-18T06:33:30.652-08:002016-12-18T06:33:30.652-08:00Thanks Jeri - it is a beautiful place.Thanks Jeri - it is a beautiful place.Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-37945680239030165882016-12-18T06:33:03.867-08:002016-12-18T06:33:03.867-08:00Thanks Pam! There was something about the cloudy d...Thanks Pam! There was something about the cloudy day that made the forest just wonderful. And with no one on the trails when we stopped, it was so quiet and truly magical. I agree that sign should be in more places :-)Jodee Gravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247098923871155546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-1596038810686781412016-12-18T05:50:32.298-08:002016-12-18T05:50:32.298-08:00I agree .. fabulous photos! I agree .. fabulous photos! Wanderin'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18099094689836499939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035932613092671755.post-56833628927818427012016-12-18T05:35:05.835-08:002016-12-18T05:35:05.835-08:00Outstanding photo choices, Jodee! You really gave...Outstanding photo choices, Jodee! You really gave us a true feeling for the unusual beauty in this area. One day I really would like to drive the entire trail. We really enjoy having signage all along the route. Looks like they did a nice job here. Love, love that sign for the Cypress Swamp! I do believe that should be posted more places. That really does look like a camel over seeing everything:) Walking along a leaf covered trail has such a relaxing sound:)<br /><br />Oh, yes, those grandsons are definitely getting cuter:) Thanks for sharing the latest photos:)John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.com