잭슨 카운티 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

There is a great overlook of a cove feeding into the bayou. There are a few different viewpoints that offer different perspectives, but this is probably the most popular overlook in this small section of the Gulf Islands Seashore.

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.

There is a great overlook of a cove feeding into the bayou. There are a few different viewpoints that offer different perspectives, but this is probably the most popular overlook in this small section of the Gulf Islands Seashore.

The Davis Bayou Area of Gulf Islands National Seashore features a handful of boardwalks and small piers overlooking Davis Bayou. There are a handful of parking areas and walking trails with informational signs, benches, and picnic areas. This is one of the most visited National Park sites in the country.

The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge (aka, NWR) is home to one of the most rare birds on earth: the Sandhill Crane. The refuge totals nearly 20,000 acres, and it includes a nature walking path. This trail, Fontainebleau Nature Trail, has a couple loop options on an easy hiking path; this is one of the more popular wildlife viewing spots near Ocean Springs.

Shepard State Park has seen some recent community trail work, and the most popular trail (Oscar Trail) is now is great condition. The trail is a wide crushed-gravel path touring some of the wetlands in the park.

The Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge is split between the states of Alabama and Mississippi. This wetland-savannah ecosystem is fed and flooded by the Escatawpa River and gives the area "safari" vibes. There are a handful of trails in the refuge, and all seem to be nature trails and informational trails as much as full-on hiking trails.

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.