Rustic Little CABIN in the Great Big Woods

No, this isn’t a blog post about Little House on the Prairie, but it is about getting back to the basics!   Our kids spent most of the summer in the musical Annie, at a local theater, and then transitioned into a school year packed full of activities.  Needless to say, life for us moves at a pace hard for some to fathom.  Discovering  B & K Cabin in Gloster, MS turned out to be the “reset button” we needed to get our Frugal Family Travelers back to the basics of life! 

B & K Cabin is located just outside the town of Gloster, MS on 6 wooded acres of property on the sandy white banks of Brushy Creek.  The air conditioned cabin is fully equipped with a kitchen, bath, a queen bed, a bunk bed, as well as a sleeper sofa.   Our family of 5 was more than comfortable here with these amenities.  The property also has a picnic pavilion, an area for grilling, and a bath house with another shower, etc as well as a washer and dryer.  Our days were filled playing horseshoes, wading in the crystal clear waters of Brushy Creek and exploring the extensive sand bar.  Evenings were spent grilling, making s’mores, reading, rocking on the front porch and playing all sorts of board games.  The best part about B & K is its close proximity to the Homochitto National Forest, as well as Natchez, MS!  

I am sitting on the front porch at B & K as I write these last few words of this post.  The air is crisp and cool!   The birds are chirping and I can hear the dew cascading off the leaves!  Like our Frugal Family Travers, your family may need to hit that “reset button” to get back to the basics of life!  B & K is the perfect place to do so! 

For rates and more information: 

Contact Tina Jackson at B & K Cabin 

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Clear Spring Recreational Area in Homochitto National Forest! 

Natchez, MS!  These are great things to do while staying at B & K.  

(For those who love hot air balloons, Natchez holds an annual Balloon Festival each year in October and also a Spring/Fall Pilgrimage with historic homes open for tours.  This cabin would be a great place to stay during any of these events!)

(Find this rock hidden on the property and get a discount off of your next stay at B & K)

(Can you guess the animal who left this print in the sand?) 

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Natchez Mississippi for Families

Established in 1716, Natchez is one of the oldest European settlements is the lower Mississippi valley. The history alone makes this an amazing destination!   However, the opportunities for exploration and hiking  abound with the gateway to the Natchez Trace Parkway being nearby.    In addition to the many historic homes that are open for paid tours, much of what our Frugal Family Travelers explored on a recent trip, were free.   The pictures blow highlight these offerings and share the details needed to recreate the itinerary or some variation for yourself.   

In the pictures below you will see us exploring the historic streets of downtown Natchez and then Historic Jefferson College.  

St. Mary Basilica is a minor basilica, once the cathedral for the state diocese. The oldest Catholic building still in use in Mississippi, the church received its first blessing in 1843.

105 S Union St, Natchez, MS 39121

First Presbyterian Church, located at the corner of South Pearl and State Streets is home to "Natchez in Historic Photographs," a collection of photographs of early Natchez from the Gandy Collection. Open daily from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visitors may also tour the historic church through the chapel during these hours.

117 S Pearl St; Natchez, Mississippi 39120

Our walking tour continued with a visit to the William Johnson House which is run by the National Park Service.  It tells the story of a freed slave who became a business owner in Natchez.   Most importantly, he kept an detailed diary of his life which allows visitors a glimpse into the past.   The picture below is just outside.    We were having fun with the leaves!  

210 State Street, Natchez, MS 39120

100 year old fountain in Memorial Park!

179 S. Union Street, Natchez MS,  39120

King's Tavern has long been regarded as the oldest building in Natchez ca 1789.   It’s a great place to eat and visit!  Ask about the ghost!  
613 Jefferson Street, Natchez, MS 39120

After we completed our walking tour we headed back to the car for a short drive to Historic Jefferson College!   This is an amazing place!  What more can one ask for, free admission, history and great hiking!  The trail was used by the cadets when the college was still open.  

16 Old N Street, Natchez, MS 39120

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