Bay Bridge on Highway 90

The bridge that spans the Biloxi Bay between Biloxi and Ocean Springs on Highway 90 is really a great improvement from the old bridge that was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina. The bridge is very impressive when you approach it from either side. The middle span of the bridge rises to over 90 feet high allowing large boats or barges to pass underneath with no problem. The old bridge that was destroyed was a drawbridge that would have to be open for large tugboats or shrimp boats.

I was also impressed with the walkway that was built on the bridge allowing pedestrians to walk or jog across. I have traveled on this bridge at many different times of the day from early morning to late at night and have always seen people walking across in all kinds of weather. Many charitable organizations also use the bridge for jogging events. The bridge can be seen from the hotels of many of the casinos and is quite an impressive sight at night with all the lights they have on it. So if you're in the area of Biloxi or Ocean Springs, MS and want to have an enjoyable walk or jog, check out the Bay Bridge I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Cat Island Mississippi

Cat Island is a barrier island off the Gulf Coast of the United States. The island came by its name. When the Spanish Explorers thought the raccoons on the island were cats.

The island is located off the coast of Long Beach, Mississippi about seven miles. It has some great fishing during the month of  January there is an abundance of redfish and speckled trout.  The waters around the island are clear , even though the Gulf of Mexico  is muddy.  Part of Cat Island belongs to the federal government the rest is privately owned.. The bayous and marshes on the island are  inhabited by alligators and is also a refuge to migratory birds. The sand beaches on the island are very nice for relaxing in the sun. There are also  dense forest  on the island  and some live oaks. You can get to the island by private boat as it is only 7 miles offshore for a relaxing getaway visit  the island.

Mississippi Mardi Gras

When you think of Mardi Gras the first place that comes to your mind is New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras is celebrated along the entire Gulf Coast from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi , to Pensacola, Florida many people are not aware of this.  All the small towns along the coast have their own Mardi Gras parades and you can really get in the spirit of the celebration.

I normally try to be on the Mississippi coast during the Mardi Gras celebration as I enjoy the parades in Biloxi and Ocean Springs there is also a great parade  in the small town of St. Martin on the Back Bay of Biloxi.
 The town of Ocean Springs has a day parade and also a night one both are quite good.
The people have put a lot of work into the parade floats they also throw some fantastic beads  and candy.

 The Biloxi parade is also a lot of fun to go to as they also have unique floats , and throw many different types of goodies as the parade rolls  along the beach.  The St. Martin parade is the largest one I believe and and is also great fun you  can always hear the people yelling throw me something, Mr.  So for a good time during the Mardi Gras season check out the Mississippi Gulf Coast you won't regret it.

Ship Island

If you're traveling along the Mississippi Gulf Coast there is a offshore island that you might want to visit it is rich in cultural and heritage. I am talking about Ship Island located approximately 12 miles off the coast of Gulfport,Mississippi. Unless you have your own boat the only way to reach the island is to take a ferry from a company called Ship Island Excursions they are an official Park service concession.Five flags have flown over Ship Island the French, British, Spanish, Confederate and Union. Fort Massachusetts is also on ship Island it was built by the federal government but was later burned down by the Confederate Army who later rebuilt it but soon abandoned it.The fort itself received very little damage from Hurricane Katrina but the restored lighthouse was completely destroyed along with the island's Pier and boardwalk most of the concession and sleeping quarters for the park rangers were also destroyed during the storm but have all been rebuilt back now. There are many interesting things to see as you wander around the island it is a great detour off the beaten path and a unique experience I'm sure you will enjoy.