If you love he outdoors, solitude and dirt roads, the Clear Springs Recreation area is the place…read morefor you. Most people who visit this part of the Homochitto National Forest do so for either camping or lakefront activities. The lake here is typical of Mississippi lakes which is to say that it is beautiful, filled with fish and if you really want, you can swim in it. Surrounding the lake there are several picnic tables, shelters and permanently mounted charcoal grills. The lake has an area sectioned off for swimming, but let me warn you, this is no swimming pool. While I haven't personally swam in this lake, I have swam in many like it. Feel a little nibble while you're swimming? That's not your girlfriend, that's a perch. If you think that will freak you out, don't swim here. All of the stuff I just wrote about is great, but it is not why I visited here. My visit was a result of a guy at work telling me all about the dirt roads that run throughout the forest. Since it was a holiday weekend I couldn't get a map to find the roads so I just set out exploring. If dirt roads are what you are interested in, this is the section of the park to find them. Right before you come to the area to pay your fee there will be a gravel road toward your left. Do yourself a favor and follow it. The roads that traverse this park offer an amazing journey. There are actually several different roads, many of which my GPS picked up. The roads were labeled with numbers, but the main one was listed as Wagon Wheel Road on my GPS. Since the roads are gravel even a car can pass easily, but a truck or 4x4 would allow you to do what I did. Along the gravel roads there are many smaller dirt roads. I believe they are all part of the national forest road system, but they are not labeled. They are also more difficult to traverse and some even required high ground clearance and four wheel drive. I spent hours exploring this forest. During that time I never saw any other people. It was very peaceful. So why would anyone want to drive through a great expanse of forest on a dirt road? If you have to ask, this is probably not the place for you. If you enjoy this sort of thing, this is a great place to get away from it all.

A group of us took a trip here this past weekend. It was picturesque. We did hiking, mtn biking and…read moreswam in the lake. I strongly recommend it. We tent camped by the lake, but there are primitive sites way off the beaten track. It is a large forest with 20+ miles of trails. They were well marked along the trail itself but hard to find when you are crossing over the fire roads and connectors. We spent half the day on the trails and would have kept going if we would have brought more supplies. We only found the Richardson Trail worth biking and the pine smell and rolling hills were well worth all the energy we exerted. The Mill Road is a nice hike, just very rooty. Tally's is closed at the camping entrance, but we had to take it to connect to the Richardson for biking- it is also rooty. Highly recommend this spot! Note You can't make camping reservations early and RVs are not allowed.

Large tracts of unadulterated wilderness. Sasquatch would love it here. The sandy/gravelly river…read moreit's named for is loaded with secluded sand bars, but beware the quicksand!

Very nice place and well worth going see. It is only 5 dollars a car to enter and they have so many…read morethings to do you can launch your boat, go swimming, fish, BBQ, or just enjoy the view. They have a playground for children and located near it is the swimming area. Which includes a changing facility, BBQ pits and tables to sit on. Not to mention the great views they have the entire place. Definitely my go to place for a get away and relax location.

I came here for a yoga retreat, and I must say, this place is spectacular! All of the spaces on the…read moregrounds are peaceful and beautiful. Also, if you are lucky enough to have the owner cook for you, you are in for some of the most amazing food you have ever had in your life! Even though I loved my classes, the food was truly the highlight of my retreat.

I can't say enough good things about this place. This center is run by people who epitomize…read moregoodwill and generosity. Whereas most spiritual retreats/retreat centers in the US focus on making a profit, this center truly provides a safe place for spiritual development of a diverse group of individuals for the utmost reasonable price (that is, a request of a donation based on your individual ability to pay). I've been to 2 retreats here and both times came away with mental clarity and a feeling of loving-kindness that can't be described in words. Another huge bonus: the cooks are incredible...honestly one big reason I came back the second time is for the delectable vegetarian fare

Outstanding Instructors! Dynamic Program! Students reflect the School and there is no doubt that…read morethe Instructors Love what they do.

The discipline and respect taught here is amazing. The Sensei is a true master in his art. They…read morelive up to the name of being EPIC Martial Arts.

Pricing is a little high but they do offer a lot to do. Free weight section should be moved to the…read moreopen floor because you can't have a spotter with everything up against the wall. Overall is a decent gym but the leg curl machine is horrible, feels like it's gonna snap my shin every time I'm on it but there are no other options for leg curl exercises. They need to get a machine that has a pad on top of the knee not the shin. Also when you join they charge you the monthly fee twice, why? Seems like it's just because they want more money. Decently satisfied with my membership so far but might join another close by gym once my membership is up.

So glad to have this place!! People have always been nice and it's always clean. Being able to…read moreworkout then hit the pool and steam room is amazing!! Yes, the cost is up there compared to other gyms but you get what you pay for and you get soo much more here.

Visiting the Lynyrd Skynyrd Memorial isn't just a stop--it's an experience that hits you right in…read morethe chest. Tucked back in the quiet woods of Mississippi, the stillness out there almost feels sacred... like the land remembers exactly what happened. The memorial itself is beautifully done--black granite, names etched in stone, and little tributes left behind by fans who still feel the impact decades later. Guitar picks, notes, flags... all reminders that this wasn't just a band, it was a movement that got cut short way too soon. Knowing the story makes it even heavier. On October 20, 1977, their plane went down just miles from safety after running out of fuel, killing six--including Ronnie Van Zant--and changing Southern rock forever. What really got me though? The quiet. No crowds, no noise--just pine trees, wind, and history. It gives you time to actually feel it... and if you're a Skynyrd fan, you'll probably hear "Free Bird" in your head whether you mean to or not. It's a little off the beaten path, but honestly--that's part of what makes it special. This isn't a flashy tourist spot. It's a place of respect, reflection, and remembrance. If you're anywhere near Mississippi and love music history, this is one of those places you don't just visit... you remember.