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GOLF & OUTDOORS
A DIVERSE NATURAL OASIS Story by John N. Felsher
Although situated in a heavily populated area, the Pascagoula River Audubon Center, (PRAC) at 5107 Arthur Street, just south of Interstate 10 off Main Street in Moss Point gives visitors the impression of a wilderness setting.
The site covers 10 acres on the Pascagoula-Escatawpa River system. The property fronts Rhodes Bayou, which connects to the Pascagoula River. Visitors to the site can see a natural marshy bayou habitat, walk nature trails, and take a stroll out on the pier over the bayou.
“Visitors to the Pascagoula River Audubon Center can do many things,” suggests Mary Rodgers, Senior Center Manager. “They can discover the outdoors on nature trails, see native gardens, walk on the pier, see bird feeders, critter tanks, an art gallery, rent kayaks, and much more! We also have educational programs, conservation seminars, nature talks, and conservation workshops among other things.”
A sawmill once operated on the property. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, lumberjacks floated logs
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