デソト郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

T.O. Fuller State Park, which has gone by multiple names over the years, was the first ever park dedicated to the African American community east of the Mississippi River. There are miles of trails and tons of history to explore within the park. The most popular trail in the park is the Discovery Trail, which circles around the western portion of the property, including the park's campground. This natural surface trail also crosses through Chucalissa Archaeological Park, which features a museum that is worth visiting.

Big Oak Nature Trail is one of the shorter nature loops in the Coldwater River Nature Conservancy, but it doesn't lack in views or wildlife. The southern part of the trail more or less follows the banks of the Coldwater River, which is one of the major tributaries of Arkabutla Lake.

The Nature Trail stretches out onto the other side of Pratt Highway. Nearly this entire section on the north side of the road is a bit dryer, and there are a couple breaks in the trees giving way to small, sunny meadows.

There are a few different trails at the Coldwater River Nature Conservancy. The most popular (and longest) loop in the trail system starts off by following the Yellow Trail markers. This section of trail is mostly in the forest and crosses over several bayou areas via footbridges and boardwalks.

The portion of the Yellow Trail closest to the lake features a small beaver pond. It's mostly covered in algae, lily pads, and other aquatic flora. The whole trail system travels through a boggy riparian environment.

Just north of Arkabutla Lake is the Arkabutla Lake Rehabilitation and Nature Center. This Nature Center features a large educational pavilion, an outdoor performance stage, and a couple miles of wooded hiking trails lined with informational and educational signs.