The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area

2-mile hiking trail offering excellent wildlife viewing on the Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
www.fws.gov/noxubee

From Columbus, take Hwy 45 South toward Macon. Travel approximately 8 miles and turn right on Firetower Rd. Headquarters building is 1 mile on the right.
Brooksville, MS   
Phone: 662.272.8303
www.mdwfp.com/Level2/Wildlife/wma.asp
Details: 5,673 Acres

Fishing, nature trail and picnic area.
2970 Bluff Lake Rd.
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
Fax: 662.323.6390
www.fws.gov/noxubee

This 48,000 acre refuge consists mostly of bottomland and upland forests. The endangered red-cockaded woodpecker relies on the refuge for its existence. In addition, many neotropical birds inhabit the forests. Recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, hiking, photography, and wildlife observation. No-wake boating; observation areas for waterfowl, migratory birds, and wide variety of wildlife; group educational programs available by prior arrangement; boat ramp, canoeing & tubing, nature trail, fishing, and picnic area. BIRDING: Red-cockaded woodpeckers actively managed and monitored for year-round viewing; more than 254 species of birds and numerous other wildlife; view from roads, 7 trails, 3 overlooks; permanent telescope at Goose Overlook; brochures, maps, bird list available at refuge office; state-of-the-art education center. HIKING: New education center; variety of trails available: Woodpecker Trail-excellent viewing of red-cockaded woodpeckers; easily accessible. Beaver Dam Trail-2 miles; excellent wildlife viewing. Trail of the Big Trees-4 miles. Wilderness Trail-3.4 miles; begins at footbridge crossing Noxubee River. Scattertown Trail-1.75 miles in Bevils Hill area of Refuge; most scenic trail; steep terrain. PADDLE TRIPS: Canoe Bluff Lake. Note: Public hunting area, check hunting areas and seasons.
Off Bluff Lake Rd., 15 miles South of Starkville
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
Fax: 662.323.6390
www.fws.gov/noxubee

Through a large glass window, watch as Mennonite workers prepare freshly baked home-style breads, cakes, pies and sandwiches.
Hwy 45 South
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.738.5795
Fax: 662.738.5797
Toll-Free: 1.800.265.2217
Hours: Mon-Fri 6 a.m.-5 p.m, Sat 6 a.m-2 p.m.
Admission: Free

Hiking trail 1.75 mile in Bevils Hill area, most scenic hiking trail in refuge; steep terrain.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
Fax: 662.323.6390
www.fws.gov

Offering quail hunts and 3,800 acres of quail preserve, this plantation is a natural habitat that affords the abundant proliferation of wild birds.
Sports: Hunting
Game: Dove, Pheasant, Quail
Acreage: 11,000
Highway 388
Brooksville, MS
Phone: 205.345.3589
Fax: 205.758.5517
www.sykesplantation.com

1-mile hiking trail through a scenic area with large trees.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
Fax: 662.323.6390
www.fws.gov

Hiking trail in Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge offering excellent viewing of the rare red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge
Brooksville, MS 39739
Phone: 662.323.5548
Fax: 662.323.6390
www.fws.gov/noxubee