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Nearly 60% of Mississippi is covered by forests, and more than 100 species of trees are found in the state. The first nuclear submarine built in the south was produced in Mississippi. In 1902 while on a hunting expedition in Sharkey County, President Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt refused to shoot a captured bear. This act resulted in the creation of the world-famous teddy bear.

The Mississippi River is the largest in the United States and is the nation's chief waterway. Its nickname is Old Man River. Mississippi ranks 32nd in the United States in terms of area, and with nearly 3 million people, it ranks 31st in the terms of population. The capital of Mississippi and its largest city is Jackson. When in Mississippi you would experience a humid subtropical climate with long summers and short, mild winters. The temperature varies little statewide in the summer; however, in winter, the region near Mississippi Sound is significantly warmer than the inland portion of the state.

You shall discover that the travel to your Mississippi vacation rental is surprisingly easy, thanks to the fact that the state is well connected by road, rail and air, both internally and externally. As a matter of fact there are 76 public-use airports in Mississippi. In addition, there are approximately 108 airports and 35 heliports in the state that are for private use.Begin your Mississippi experience by booking yourself a comfortable Mississippi vacation rental, settle yourself, and then venture out to explore the wonders of Mississippi. Begin your journey with the beaches in Gulfport and especially Biloxi; they are absolutely gorgeous with really fine sands that are relatively free of shells.

Next, travel back in history with the Ante-bellum homes; these are Civil War plantation homes that you can visit while in Natchez. Many of the relics and artifacts are original to the homes, which helps to create a sense of what it must have been like living there. To obtain a map of the homes in Natchez, go to the Natchez Convention and Visitors Bureau for information.If literature is your thing, a visit to William Faulkner's Home in Rowan Oaks becomes imperative. You'll enjoy a visit to the home of the author. It's a beautiful home in a quiet setting. Inside you can see where he wrote on the walls - a real glance into the creative process. After all it's not very often that you get to catch a glimpse of the personal life of a literary genius.

After a lesson in literature, a lesson in zoology can be had at the Hattiesburg Zoo, this remarkable zoo has something for everyone. The grounds feature Asian, Australian, Mississippi habitat, African veldt and Siberian tiger exhibit.Off the beaten path you could visit the Paul B. Johnson State Park, it's one of those small state parks created for family outings and fishing. The park is built around a medium-sized man-made lake about fifteen miles south of Hattiesburg. The park includes a short nature trail, picnic tables, a campground, cabins, a disc golf course, access to the lake, and a playground.Mississippi is the ideal tourist destination for every tourist who wants a fulfilling vacation, so if you are one of those tourists, book yourself a Mississippi vacation rental, pack your travel bags, and be on your way to The Hospitality State.