Our Frugal Family Travelers were feeling a little stir crazy, not only from the pandemic, but also from Hurricane Zeta which blew through our town, leaving over 72,000 in our community without power and damage. Fortunately though, we were blessed with beautiful weather after the storm passed! The cool temperature, coupled with a desire to break free from the house, thrust our crew, (complete with our newest Furry Frugal Family Traveler), into the van on an adventure to Grand Gulf Military Park in Port Gibson, MS. This little gem of a place has been on the bucket list for quite some time. We actually learned of it after visiting Natchez, MS a few years back when one of our guides on a tour told us that a church from the Ghost Town of Rodney, MS was actually moved to Grand Gulf. He further explained that the church and other historic buildings were restored and open to the public. This recommendation prompted us to visit Rodney but until today Grand Gulf in Port Gibson remained unchecked.
Upon arrival we stopped at the museum to pay a nominal entrance fee ($4 per adult and $1 for each child in k-12th grade). Armed with a trail map, and information from the ranger, we hiked to each of the sights you will see in the pictures below. It’s important to note that our Frugal Family Travelers enjoy both hiking and history, so this place provided the perfect mix.
As we hiked to each of the buildings along the way we read the historic placards which explained the significance of each. Our hike traversed through the woods, along bluffs, through a civil war cemetery, the river and an observation tower which provided amazing panoramic views of the rolling hills! The last leg of the loop trail took us through the camping area, which is suitable for both RV and tent camping. Readers may want to make a weekend of it by camping and then exploring some other nearby Frugal Family favorites such as Natchez, MS and Rocky Springs. Finally, the loop brought us back to the entrance where we took time to explore the extensive civil war era items on display in the museum.
Overall, we had an amazing day as did our little furry friend at this pet friendly location. Enjoy the pictures below which mark all of the places mentioned above and provide the visual piece to the story. Let this inspire you and your Frugal Family Travelers to gas up the car and satisfy your wanderlust by exploring a new place. You won’t be sorry!
Directions: 12006 Grand-Gulf Rd, Port Gibson, MS 39150
Cost: $4 Adults; $1 k-12th grade students
Don’t forget: water, bug spray, picnic food or camping supplies, for those wishing to stay overnight!
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