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Camping • Biking • Birding • Kayaking • Hiking/Walking • Fishing • Hunting • Canoeing<br />
Natchez State Park<br />
230-B Wickcliff Road / 601.442.2658<br />
mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/state-parks/<br />
Natchez<br />
Natchez State Park offers a boat launch, disc golf,<br />
nature trails, and excellent fishing, boasting the<br />
state’s record large-mouth bass. 50 sites for RV<br />
camping, 10 lakeside cabin rentals, and eight<br />
primitive sites, picnic area and a nature trail.<br />
Natchez Trace Parkway<br />
1.800.305.7417 / nps.gov/natr/index.htm<br />
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a designated biking<br />
route extending the 444 miles from Natchez<br />
to Nashville, Tennessee. A federal parkway<br />
operated by the National Park Service, the Trace<br />
offers not only scenic beauty, but many historic<br />
markers to lead the visitor through some of the<br />
earliest history of the old Southwest Territory.<br />
Stop in at Visit Natchez office for a map or contact<br />
info@visitnatchez.org to have one mailed to you.<br />
Natchez Trails-Museum of Streets<br />
100 North Broadway Street<br />
visitnatchez.org<br />
The Natchez Trails are a combination of city<br />
streets and walkways dotted with interpretive<br />
panels depicting the history of the area along the<br />
way. The trails run throughout the downtown area,<br />
down St. Catherine Street, and along the bluff<br />
overlooking the river. Pedestrians and cyclists can<br />
share parts of the trails, and you can wind your<br />
way down to the edge of the mighty Mississippi<br />
River. An extra day can be added to any trip to<br />
spend it walking along the Natchez Trails.<br />
To learn more about the trails, turn to page 62.<br />
St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge<br />
21 Pintail Lane / 601.442.6696<br />
fws.gov/refuge/st-catherine-creek<br />
A hiking trail is available for observing wildlife.<br />
Fishing is permitted in four lakes during designated<br />
dates. Motor vehicles are restricted to public roads<br />
and designated parking areas. Camping, open<br />
fires, and overnight parking are prohibited.<br />
Permit required for hunting and fishing.<br />
Open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset.<br />
Closed on federal holidays.<br />
Recreation<br />
Beau Pre’ Country Club<br />
40 Club Drive / 601.442.5493<br />
beauprenatchez.com<br />
Beau Pre’ Country Club is a semi-private facility<br />
that includes one soft-surface and three hardsurface<br />
tennis courts, swimming pool, pro shop,<br />
bar and grill, and a championship golf course<br />
designed by Mike Young.<br />
Duncan Park Golf Course<br />
57 Duncan Park Road<br />
Clubhouse 601.442.5955<br />
Tennis Courts 601.442.1584<br />
natchezgolfclub.com<br />
Located in the heart of Natchez, Duncan Park<br />
offers biking and running trails with an 18-hole<br />
golf course and 10 tennis courts, as well as a<br />
playground and gazebo. Pickleball is the newest<br />
addition. The lighted court offers a pro shop for<br />
any necessary equipment to take your game to<br />
the next level. The newly built 18-hole disc golf<br />
course offers visitors a fun, recreational activity<br />
at no cost.<br />
Old River<br />
Old River is a popular fishing spot in Vidalia,<br />
Louisiana. If you truly appreciate raw, natural<br />
beauty and have hopes of spotting one of the<br />
many large alligators that reside there, then boating<br />
on Old River is right up your alley. Old River is in<br />
Concordia Parish, only 15.3 miles from Vidalia.<br />
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