The Lower Mississippi Delta Heritage Study encompasses hundreds of sites, many of which are picturesque and offer a rich diversity of experiences for visitors seeking recreational opportunities. These sites are also for the preservation and study of historical, cultural and natural resources, providing a variety of activities so that families who visit them find something of interest for everyone. The seven states of the Delta Region share similar goals and trends towards recreational resources. Each state is concerned with meeting the needs of a health-conscious society, providing appropriate recreational activities for the elderly population, providing sufficient recreational opportunities for population growth in urban areas, obtaining adequate funding for recreation, maintaining existing recreational facilities, and addressing the recreational needs of special populations.
Common desires include providing an adequate number of recreational opportunities close to home, more opportunities for trail-oriented activities, more car routes for driving for pleasure, more areas that allow access for hunting and fishing, and increased funding for the acquisition of buffer areas for existing recreational facilities. The degradation of the resource base that supports local recreational opportunities, specifically the Mississippi River, is another serious concern. The state wishes to improve recreational opportunities by offering a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities, making better use of existing recreational facilities, meeting the recreational needs of older people and people with physical and mental disabilities, and developing and distributing information about the availability of outdoor recreational opportunities. The state also desires to preserve its historical and cultural heritage and ensure the protection of resources by preserving the natural and environmental integrity of the state. Recreational resources in Delta states are abundant in quality and quantity.
Facilities include those managed at the local, state and federal levels for the areas of cultural and natural history. Rivers, forests, dikes, wetlands, fields, lakes, cliffs, and hills provide backdrops for a variety of outdoor activities such as swimming, walking, fishing, picnicking, traveling by car, camping, boating, hunting, biking, and studying nature; while parks, urban trails, playgrounds, fairgrounds, universities, and small towns allow running, baseball, basketball, family reunions, festivals, concerts, fairs, history studies, cultural centers and many other pursuits. The Blue Lake Recreation Area, the Little Sunflower River Recreation Area, the primitive campground and multi-use trails make up the Delta National Forest recreational program. Major recreational activities include hunting, camping wildlife watching horseback riding and fishing. Public transportation systems allow people with disabilities to access their community.
Providers offer accessible transportation for disabled and wheelchair users to accommodate anyone who wants to be connected. Since the early days of human occupation in the Delta region the Mississippi River has provided a convenient and affordable route for transportation communication and commerce for residents in its corridor. Running biking playing baseball and softball are also popular recreational activities in four of the states in the study area. Driving for pleasure and nature watching has gained popularity recently which may mean that Tennessee should consider improving its system of picturesque avenues which connects many recreational areas in the state. The deregulation of the railroad industry in the 1980s provided opportunities for small local railroad lines to link rural markets with larger transportation centers. Kidstown was built during the first week of May 1997 when more than 300 volunteers came together to show their community spirit and give back to the community by building this large handicap-accessible playground in Booneville Municipal Park. Throughout the region bordering the Mississippi there are highways that have been included in the Great Arkansas River Highway (309 miles) panoramic highways or panoramic highway programs. Top tourist attractions along the Mississippi in Arkansas include the Confederate Cemetery cemetery and monuments of the Japanese Relocation Center King Biscuit Blues Festival annual World Championship duck singing competition Wings Over The Prairie Festival. The Great River Road (443 miles) serves as a recreational path along the Mississippi River throughout Missouri while 131-mile Mississippi River Valley Scenic Route is located in southeastern Missouri.
Benefits include new parks and interpretation centers along the route in Kentucky Mississippi and Arkansas as well as assistance with local road improvements. Northeastern Mississippi communities offer a wide range of recreational activities that can be enjoyed by all ages. From hiking trails to fishing spots to historical sites to playgrounds there is something here for everyone. Whether you're looking to explore nature or take part in some fun activities with your family there are plenty of options available. The Mississippi River provides an ideal backdrop for many outdoor activities such as swimming boating fishing camping biking or simply taking a leisurely drive along its banks.
There are also plenty of parks urban trails playgrounds fairgrounds universities small towns museums cultural centers festivals concerts fairs history studies and other attractions that can be enjoyed throughout this region. The Blue Lake Recreation Area Little Sunflower River Recreation Area primitive campground multi-use trails Delta National Forest Kidstown Booneville Municipal Park Great Arkansas River Highway Great River Road Mississippi River Valley Scenic Route are just some examples of what Northeastern Mississippi communities have to offer when it comes to recreation. With so many options available it's easy to see why this region is becoming increasingly popular among those looking to get away from it all or just enjoy some quality time with family or friends.
