I will be driving across Mississippi with a few days to spare, and I am thinking of taking the Natchez Trace Parkway. Any specific advice on things to see and places to eat along the way? If you wanted to stop in Natchez or Jackson or Tupelo what would you see or do? Would you tent camp along the parkway (in May)? If so, would you pick Jeff Busby Campground or Meriwether Lewis Campground or Rocky Springs Campground? Thanks.
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One thing to keep in mind...the speed limit on the Trace is 50. It is pretty scenic. Lots of historic sites. Expect to see lots of wildlife (turkey, deer, etc.). Camping in May could get hot, but not unbearable. I live in Jackson, there are a few things to do. Old capitol museum, golf, Ross Barnett Reservoir, good food. Depending on when in May you are coming, there are some good concerts.
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cedar keys!  and of course st augustine. i am from gainesville florida and miss it dearly though always went fishing at both places oh yeah lake lochaloosa!  have fun!!
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You need to come to my state and go to the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. There are many trails and all are from easy to very hard. Great camping and you can catch your dinner every night with a telescoping fishing pole and a brass mepps spinner. My kids are 14 and 11 and I have taken them on a backpacking trip to this and other areas of my state and we just love it. You may also want to try the Seven Devils area. This trail overlooks Hells Canyon the deepest canyon in the United States. By far thought the Frank Church Wildernesas is the best. If you need more help you can e mail me at steelhead fifty three zero eight at yahoo dot com. Good luck Jeff From Idaho
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motorcycle or bicycle?\n\nPawhuska is a great rally, just over the oklahoma border, they have it in May and September.  Check out this site for dates: http://www.ocib.net/\n\nalso, www.sekrally.com this one is in Pittsburg ks,\n\nULYSSES ABATE BIKE RALLY ULYSSES, Kansas\n\nand there is a great one in Fayetteville Arkansas in October called Bikers, blues and BBQ ,, then the Party Naked, july 4th weekend (also around Fayetteville area) then  there is the Blowout , in Gulport MS on Memorial day weekend.  All are great rallies!  I have been to them all.\n\nI ride my own too!  also ask some of the other diehard bakers at these runs and they will let you know the best ones to go to.  Keep Riding!
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Hank Williams Sr., my gosh what music...Loretta heck yeah, Dolly yep.  Question for you...who did the song "Living on Tulsa Time."   and as a baby boomer who did not "cut their teeth on Johnny Cash.  For me as I got older I think one of the songs I will remember the most is East Bound and Down. SMOKY AND THE BANDIT..yep a little late but just as much fun....breaker one nine
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i live in muskogee. first of all, i agree with the get a car with good gas mileage and go to tulsa.  but if you insist on staying around here, there is a barebones film festival that is here every spring. (you just missed it).  There are usually various activities and things at the library.  There is the Muskogee Little Theatre. ( It is the best) There is an art museum featuring native american art.\nthere are also numerous other museums around town.  You can visit the welcome to Muskogee tourism dept.  for more information on those.  Or if  you are old enough, you can just get drunk and try to forget that you live in this hell hole like the rest of us... just kidding... it really isn't that bad once you get used to it.
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see if I can go instead. thanks as I think it would be nice to see this area. from what I understood really wonderful people and the meals are fantastic.
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I am with ya. There really is nothing left to do. I will be going to the Highlands to go fishing, but that is all I can think of. As for the nightlife....there are not any good live bands to go see anymore! What part of our lovely armpit state are you from?
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Dad was stationed there twice when I was a kid. The folks are retired outside of Columbus, GA now. There isn't a lot to do in the imediate area. But its a nice place to head to the beach from on the weekends. Atlanta is nice if you like big southern city life. If you have been there for schools then you know all about Victory Drive. Girl friend? Yep you really need to stay off VD drive. If you like fishing and outdoors stuff its not a bad place. If you or her are party animals..... go somewhere else. I grew up in the infantry, I can tell you that you don't want to go to Polk, Irwin or Drum. Best places were Italy, <---- best post oconus,  West Point, Fort Ord (when it was open) and Fort Sam Houston, TX <--- best post conus.
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It's about a 2 hour drive give or take.  you just go straight out the I-15 to Barstow and then head north.  I can't recall the road.  A friend of mine stationed at Irwin says he has made the trip in an hour and a half before.
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I am not sure about Ridgetop, even though i used to lvie there. However if you go about a half hour to an hour north to Adams Tennessee then you will find the Bell Witch Cave...there is an entire story and haunting to go with the cave, and you can actually tour the cave itself. It is one of the best places for haunting that i have ever seen.
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Have you ever been to Tijuana? DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, not even coffee! I thought it is was the nastiest place I had ever seen. I actually stayed in Rosarita instead! Sorry you may like it and I am not trying to be negative about your trip I am just trying to help. And sorry I do not know where you can rent a ultralight trike.
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Go see as much music as you can.  The big stages are great but don't forget the local music you can see on the smaller stages.  Eat a lot.  Mango freezes, crawfish monica, crawfish bread, softshell crab po-boys, sno-balls, eat it all.  Consider paying for parking.  Cabrini on Esplanade offers safe parking for $20.\n\nNo matter what, have a good time!
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I went to the race in Martinsville just a couple of weeks ago, and to a certain extent, you are right. It used to be a very enjoyable experience. Now, it's kinda iffy. Way too many people are crammed into the little bleachers and the weather can be tricky in April. Since the NASCAR season goes almost all year long, there are some times when you fry at a racetrack and there are some times when you throw snowballs at each other. I go to see the speed and smell the exhaust. Two things that the TV cameras cannot bring into my home. I have always said that alcohol should be banned inside gates, but that may never happen because of the promotion of beers on the track. However certain tracks (like Charlotte) have a section of grandstands that are "family friendly"; no smoking or drinking in those areas. You may want to look into those next time.
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I went to Pennsylvania when i was um..... probably 9 or ten. It was great. I'd go  there again in a snap. Well.... Hershey is there which means a humongous amusement park and and awesome big place next door called Chocolate World, with the inside scoop on how they make chocolate. PLUS: everywhere you turn people are giving you free candy! Also, Amish country is beautiful. Nothing but farms and fields for miles. Its wonderful to just cruise down the roads and find yourself behind a horse and buggy! i EVEN GOT TO GO TO A ONE OF A KIND RESTAURANT! complete strangers sat at a huge table and shared food with each other....i believe it was called GOOD AND PLENTY  it was just wonderful to see so many people respecting and enjoying the Amish traditions.
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Cumberland Lake is great. Its a beautiful park w/ cabins.  Stonelick state park has 2 cabins (small state park).  I really recommend Cumberland lake! You could spend the whole summer at this lake and never see the same point twice! HAVE FUN!!! :)\nAlso, I recommend Kellys Island Lake Erie.  They dont have cabins but you can stay in the old houses of the town! Very beautiful too! Look it up.
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Well, first off, I would like to say that you made a good choice in Flowood as a suburb to live in. It is one of the few municipalities in the area that is actually LOWERING its taxes. The city government is doing its job well there.\n\nPersonally I like Jackson because it is a big enough metro area that you can get most services that you might need, but not so big that you can get lost in the shuffle. \n\nOne thing about the state that is a little screwy, though. The alcohol laws. (If you do not drink, you can just skip this paragraph.) The laws governing alcohol in the state vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. So it may be legal to by wine in one city, but not in the next. (Jackson you can Mon. - Sat., across the river in Flowood you can not buy wine at all.) I moved here from California and this system just does not make a whole lot of sense.\n\nSome best places ....\n\nCoffee ... Forget Starbucks, the local chain called Cups (there are at least six in the area) has the best coffee you can find.\nBar ... Fenian's Pub on Fortification St. in Jackson. Great food. Reasonably priced drinks. Live music most nights.\nShopping ... Well there are two places that are really competing for this one at this time, Northpark Mall and Dogwood Festival Market. Dogwood is in Flowood, so it will be closer, but it is outdoors, so weather is a factor.\nBookstore ... Lemuria Books in Banner Hall. Great place. They often have book signings by local as well as nationally known authors.\nFamily Entertainment Value ... The Mississippi Braves minor league baseball. The facility is new. The people are nice, and there is something for the whole family if they like baseball. And at tickets starting at $5 each, it does not break the bank to go out with the kids.\nCajun Food ... I know a lot of opinions vary on this one, but for my money, Que Sera Sera in the Fondren District. Damn good food.\n\nI hope this is a little bit of a help.