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Delta National Forest

The Delta is the country's only bottomland hardwood national forest. It lies within the Mississippi Waterfowl Flyway and is an excellent place to watch migratory birds. The 60,115-acre forest is northwest of Jackson near the state's western border. It has two developed recreation sites.

At Blue Lake, visitors can camp, launch a small boat and picnic. The Little Sunflower site has three primitive campsites and a concrete boat ramp down to the Little Sunflower River. The forest is located in the floodplain of the Mississippi River. Except for drought years, a portion of the Delta is subjected to annual floods of various depths and durations.

Location: Sharkey Agricultural Bldg, 402 Hwy 61 North, Rolling Fork Mississippi 39159 Telephone 601-873-6256

Other Science nearby:
(Ellensburg)
Anthropology Museum
(Rolling Fork)
Delta National Forest

02/13 Coming to The Rolling Fork area
World Catfish Festival Belzoni MS April6 This whiskers and fin festival held every April celebrates the world's largest catfish fry. Bands ranging from Gospel, Country, to Rock-n-Roll and Blues! Free Kids Zone!
World Famous Armidillo Festival Hamburg AR May1-4 The World Famous Armidillo Festival takes place on Hamburg's town square and the surrounding blocks. Local bands play on Friday night of the festival and all day Saturday to ensure your weekend is the best.
Louisiana Peach Fest Ruston LA June21-22 The fun begins on Friday in Ruston’s historic Railroad Park at 6:30 p.m. with Dixie Tradition, followed by a return festival appearance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band at 8:30 p.m.


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