This bridge is a must drive if you are driving through Monroe. It runs on I20 and connects the twin…read morecities. It is a WW2 memorial bridge. Things to know: be quick to get on since the on ramp cuts short and you must be aggressive when driving.

Cool place. But not worth the drive as it is in the middle of nowhere. We were there long enough…read moreto take a couple pictures. Ruins were gated off when we visited.

This man owned 21,000 acres before the Civil War kicked off. Let that soak in. 21,000 acres. As I…read morestood there looking at the remnants of this short-lived plantation home, all I could think of was all the people (specifically slaves) that went into making this mansion and expansive plantation possible during a time in which combines, tractors, and modern day resources were years down the pipeline. I really wish the site offered more insight on the human side of the Windsor Ruins story. You'll find yourself winding down the Natchez Parkway and off the beaten trail to find the columns and crumbling framework of Windsor Ruins. Note that there is now a large fence surrounding the entire home for safety and preservation purposes. Unfortunately, each year the columns are crumbling at an astounding rate and with this site being out in the middle of nowhere, it seems that it could be easily forgotten if not preserved soon. Fun perspective: from the top pergola of the home they were able to see the Mississippi River. The railing you see hanging at the top is from the second story balconies. I can only imagine how tall the ceilings were in this home based on the height and grandiose vibes of the remaining columns. Upon arriving, you'll see a small sign and a few spots to park. If you choose to walk around in the brush- be warned of ticks. (Speaking from firsthand experience here)

Just stop into this office and you'll find pretty much anything you could want to do in the…read moreMonroe/West Monroe area. What I loved about it was the easy accessibility. Right as you walk in, there are already rows upon rows of brochures and magazine for you to get a whole slate of things to do right then and there! The rows of brochures are also right below the entrance office where a helpful person can answer your questions as well! Coming to new place can always be overwhelming. I tell you right now, one quick stop in here will streamline your visitation immediately!

If your looking for a nice getaway weekend, we found these guy most helpful. Actually went out of…read moretheir way to help us plan our events. Thanks to all of you

Living in West Texas, seeing lots of water is a beautiful sight. Took this route to go from…read moreMississippi to Dallas.

Did you know one of the world's most powerful earthquakes changed the course of the Mississippi…read moreRiver? Yep, this Mississippi River Bridge could be sitting on top of a ticking time bomb. Remember December 12, 2018 a 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck just north of Decatur, Tenn., felt as far south as Atlanta? Fun fact, Back in 1811-1812, major earthquakes & many aftershocks struck this area. It is recorded those earthquakes opened deep fissures in the ground, causing the Mississippi River to run backwards. When you think about earthquakes in the USA, you tend to think about San Fran or LA, west coast area. But earthquakes also happen in the eastern & central US. Just recently in 2014, there was a YUGE increase in earthquakes in Oklahoma. Now, Ok is number one ranking in the U.S. However, the most seismically active area, east of the Rockies, was in the Mississippi River area now known as the New Madrid seismic zone. The "New Madrid Seismic Zone" a series of faults that run alongside the Mississippi River 150 miles from Illinois, to Arkansas. Most quakes happening here have been small to moderate, happen undetected on the surface, as the fault lines that lie under produce earthquakes not easy to see or feel in the New Madrid region because they become eroded, deeply buried by the Mississippi river sediment, which makes up the very very important Mississippi Delta. Did you know that the Mississippi River carries roughly 500 million tons of nutrient rich sediment into the Gulf of Mexico each year? The Mississippi River Delta is the silt, the wetlands, the confluence, the convergence rather, of the Mississippi River with the Gulf of Mexico. A three-million-acre area of land that stretches from Vermilion Bay on the west, to Chandeleur Islands on Louisiana's southeastern coast. It is part of the Gulf of Mexico & the Louisiana coastal plain, one of the largest areas of coastal wetlands in the US that provides an abundance of exquisite culinary foods. Home to our American Alligators & our beloved "Coypu" The coypu, also known as the nutria, is a large, herbivorous, semiaquatic rodent. They taste like chicken & make a excellent fur coat :) The Mississippi River delta is the largest & the most complex floodplain river ecosystem in the Northern Hemisphere & has ENORMOUS ecological & economic importance. The delta sustains the largest fishery by weight in the USA. 28% total volume of U.S. fisheries. It is also the winter habitat for 70% of the migrating Birds & waterfowl populations & is currently sheltering six federally listed endangered species. The wetlands that make up most of the Mississippi River Delta are an extremely valuable resource that provides critical services to all who live here called ecosystem services. These include providing seafood & wildlife for our enjoyment. The wetlands also improve water quality by filtering out pollutants, absorbing excess nutrients & replenishing aquifers. Besides all the abundance of animals, food, eco & economic systems of stability it provides, an estimated 11 million + people now live in the New Madrid Seismic Zone. In 2014 the U.S. Geological Survey & the Nuclear Regulatory Commission revealed new reports that the New Madrid Seismic Zone shows a high risk producing larger, more powerful earthquakes than previously thought. Seismologists estimate that the New Madrid Seismic Zone has a 25-40% chance of producing a significant quake in the next few years. It's said the Mississippi River could shift, become up to 300 miles wide & this beautiful majestic bridge will no longer exist. The other theory is Planet X is going to pass through our solar system soon creating a pole shift. Massive destruction would likely occur on Earth, as has been the case multiple times in the past, according to ancient records, especially around the New Madrid Fault area of the Mississippi River. The prophecies of the Holy Bible foretell severe earthquakes as a sign of the Last Days. The Mississippi River bridge, is a bridge over troubled waters. Expiration date unknown. See it while you can & pray for all that live & thrive off our beautiful, mighty Mississippi River Delta. God bless our beautiful country.

The USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum in Vicksburg National Military Park presents a rare glimpse into…read moreCivil War naval history through its preservation of one of the first ironclad warships in U.S. naval history. The Cairo was sunk in 1862 in the Yazoo River and lay forgotten until it was raised in 1964, revealing a time capsule of life aboard a Union gunboat. The restored vessel is a formidable testament to 19th-century engineering & military strategy. Inside the museum we saw an array of artifacts recovered from the Cairo displayed, including personal items of the crew, naval armaments & the ship's massive steam engines. Exhibits detail the Cairo's role in the river campaigns of the Civil War, its sinking by an electrically detonated mine, and the incredible salvage operation. This museum educates about the technical and military aspects of the era and tells a compelling story of innovation, warfare, and preservation.

I can't help to be amazed when I come across exhibits like this. It's not necessarily the exhibit…read moreitself, but as I stand and contemplate what type of technology was available, and then try to understand how they put things like this together, it just amazes me. American history can sometimes be thought of as dull, but I think the people who believe that lack the ability to imagine a time different than they live in. What the shipwrights had to do to create this vessel, and then consider the soldiers that served on it and the accommodations they put up with to defend our country this is just incredible. Very few today could've dealt with this type of environment. Take a few moments and close your eyes and imagine the life of a soldier on an iron side boat. This exhibit is well laid out, but it is what you make of it. Well worth the experience.

This is my Favorite of all the bridges that cross over the Mississippi river…read more The most beautiful of all of them & the newest. It has a very minimalist super modern feel to it. Very futuristic, like your about to drive into a higher dimension. The tall elegantly white half cross design protruding into the sky seems to indicate that you have symbolically crossed a certain path. Paid the toll, fleeing a sempiternity world to save your eternal soul. An Architectural Marvel. Highest Recommendations.

This is a pretty and highly functional bridge, joining together Arkansas and Mississippi over the…read moreMississippi River. There are only two crossings between these two states - the other is about 90 miles north between Helena Arkansas and Lula, Mississippi. Construction on this bridge completed in 2010 and according to the Wikipedia entry, it was the fourth-longest cable-stayed bridge in North America at that time. At its highest point, it is 122 feet above the River. Four lanes wide, there is no toll in either direction. This is the fourth bridge where I've crossed the Mississippi!

Neat place! Has a rich history, both as an Indian mound and in more recent history - read it! They…read morerent it out for weddings, parties, etc. Glad the family decided to restore this gem.