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August 14th 2013
Published: September 17th 2013
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The drive from Natchez MS to Vicksburg MS on US 61 is designated as a scenic route for the entire 72 miles. With the exception of a short segment passing through Port Gibson MS, the entire route also is a four-lane divided highway with very few side road intersections. The drive on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 took a little over an hour, was very relaxing and held no surprises. I arrived at Plantatio... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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Appropriately Located Placards Tell The StoryAppropriately Located Placards Tell The Story
Appropriately Located Placards Tell The Story
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Wisconsin Memorial – Standing Tall And ProudThe Wisconsin Memorial – Standing Tall And Proud
The Wisconsin Memorial – Standing Tall And Proud
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Wisconsin Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The DetailThe Wisconsin Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
The Wisconsin Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Casualties Suffered Here On May 22, 1863 Convinced Grant To Order The SiegeThe Casualties Suffered Here On May 22, 1863 Convinced Grant To Order The Siege
The Casualties Suffered Here On May 22, 1863 Convinced Grant To Order The Siege
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Kansas Memorial - Circles, Broken And Intact Tell Her SentimentsThe Kansas Memorial - Circles, Broken And Intact Tell Her Sentiments
The Kansas Memorial - Circles, Broken And Intact Tell Her Sentiments
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
General Ulysses S. Grant - Where His Command Post Once StoodGeneral Ulysses S. Grant - Where His Command Post Once Stood
General Ulysses S. Grant - Where His Command Post Once Stood
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
At The Time Of The Engagement Almost The Entire Battlefield Was Heavily ForestedAt The Time Of The Engagement Almost The Entire Battlefield Was Heavily Forested
At The Time Of The Engagement Almost The Entire Battlefield Was Heavily Forested
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
Control Of Vicksburg Was Imperative For Control Of The Mississippi RiverControl Of Vicksburg Was Imperative For Control Of The Mississippi River
Control Of Vicksburg Was Imperative For Control Of The Mississippi River
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Missouri Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The DetailThe Missouri Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
The Missouri Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Arkansas Memorial - Divided By The Sword, Reunited By FaithThe Arkansas Memorial - Divided By The Sword, Reunited By Faith
The Arkansas Memorial - Divided By The Sword, Reunited By Faith
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Louisiana Memorial - An Eternal FlameThe Louisiana Memorial - An Eternal Flame
The Louisiana Memorial - An Eternal Flame
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
Difficult Terrain For Waging WarDifficult Terrain For Waging War
Difficult Terrain For Waging War
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
The Alabama Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The DetailThe Alabama Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
The Alabama Memorial - Get Out Of The Car To Appreciate The Detail
Vicksburg National Military Park - Vicksburg MS
Much Of The Cemetery Is Terraced, Many Of The Markers Honor Unknown WarriorsMuch Of The Cemetery Is Terraced, Many Of The Markers Honor Unknown Warriors
Much Of The Cemetery Is Terraced, Many Of The Markers Honor Unknown Warriors
Vicksburg National Cemetery - Vicksburg MS
Boilers Produced The Steam PowerBoilers Produced The Steam Power
Boilers Produced The Steam Power
USS Cairo Museum - Vicksburg MS
The Skeletons Of The PaddlewheelsThe Skeletons Of The Paddlewheels
The Skeletons Of The Paddlewheels
USS Cairo Museum - Vicksburg MS
The Driving ForceThe Driving Force
The Driving Force
USS Cairo Museum - Vicksburg MS
Jefferson Davis’ Favorite ChairJefferson Davis’ Favorite Chair
Jefferson Davis’ Favorite Chair
Old Courthouse Museum - Vicksburg MS
Ready For The CookReady For The Cook
Ready For The Cook
Old Courthouse Museum - Vicksburg MS
The Museum Has Character AND ArtifactsThe Museum Has Character AND Artifacts
The Museum Has Character AND Artifacts
Old Courthouse Museum - Vicksburg MS
Judges' DaisJudges' Dais
Judges' Dais
Old Courthouse Museum - Vicksburg MS



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