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pine sap was harvested here to be cooked down into turpentine and rosin.

hard to see in photo, but this bridge is slopped 45 degrees to the left

In the early 1700s, Fort Maurepas served as the capital of French Louisiana before being destroyed by fire. While the exact location remains unknown, the replica found here represents the history and discovery of this area.

Great view point of the Ross E. Barnett Reservoir. While there are no benches or picnic tables, there is a large grass area that you can sit on to have a picnic or take a break.

Good stop over point at this small scenic lake with restroom and water amenities.

There is a great overlook of Ross R Barnett Reservoir from the parking area. This parking area is the southern side of the Natchez Trace Village Dam, and the lake is a popular spot for boating and fishing.

The trail traveling down into the canyon at Red Bluff is a steep, washy trail. The path headed back up the actual canyon feels more like off-trail scrambling than standard hiking. If you don't feel comfortable coming up the canyon rocks, you can just return via the trail you hiked down, which is sandy near the bottom of the canyon and feels like trying to hike up a sand dune.

Observation deck that gives a great view of the Davis Bayou and the swamp land around Ocean Springs. As most of the area is flat, the raised oberservation deck gives you an elevated view, so you can see far into the distance.