Explore Stone County through specific themes: protected areas and wildlife, historic routes and collections, or seasonal agriculture. If you’re looking for a place to stay, first consider which of these themes you’d like to shape your visit. The places and activities below offer different starting points for planning your trip.

Nature and Wildlife in Stone County

Sweetbay Bogs Preserve covers 194 acres. Carnivorous plants, including pitcher plants, grow there; rare gopher tortoises live in the area year-round. Its plant and animal life give the preserve a distinct connection to nature. Red Creek Wildlife Management Area is located in Stone, George and Jackson counties, near Wiggins. Conditions and regulations may change; check the current rules before visiting. Converting 194 acres to approximately 78.5 hectares makes the area easier to visualize in metric terms. Sweetbay Bogs Preserve is defined by a specific area and named species, while the location of Red Creek Wildlife Management Area in Stone, George and Jackson counties adds a geographic point of reference.

Explore Old Wire Road Trail

Old Wire Road Trail in Stone County is open to cyclists, walkers and joggers. It follows the historic Old Wire Road, a telegraph route built in 1846 between the Gulf Coast and New York. The trail combines outdoor activity with a specific historical context.

History and Events in Wiggins

Old Firehouse Museum collects, preserves and documents records and artifacts relating to the history of Wiggins and Stone County, Mississippi. It offers a different way to explore the area’s history than Old Wire Road Trail: here, the focus is on historical materials, while the trail follows a historic route.

Pine Hill Festival is a two-day event in downtown Wiggins. Dates may vary from year to year. If you’d like to plan your visit around it, check the dates before making your travel plans.

Seasonal Produce at Charlie’s U-Pik

Charlie’s U-Pik offers fresh seasonal produce throughout the year, including cucumbers, peppers and watermelons, as well as other agricultural products. Visitors can pick their own fruits and vegetables there. Availability may vary with the season, so check what’s available for your preferred dates before traveling.

For planning purposes, it makes a difference whether a set event date or seasonal availability is your deciding factor. If Pine Hill Festival or picking your own produce is the main draw, check the dates or seasonal offerings first.

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