Starkville to Kensett along the Natchez Trace Parkway
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Last edit: 16-04-2020
Route Summary
This is day 4 of 14 of a Coast to Coast ride across the USA.More riding along the Natchez Trace Parkway with all of it's history and scenery. Then A day all about Elvis Presley. Visiting his place of birth and then Gracelands itself.
Backroads, highways everything in between will be used today in a real mix. 4 stars Memphis, Mississippi River and Elvis...say no more
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Duration
6h 12m
Mode of travel
Car or motorcycle
Distance
522.96 km
Countries
The Mississippi River WP44
RouteXpert Review
Day 4 of 14 on a cross country adventure across AmericaThe day begins by getting back onto the Natchez Trace Parkway heading north to Tupelo. 70 miles of easy riding along the scenic byway taking in the historical sites as they appear along the road.
As you reach the outskirts of Tupelo you leave the NTP and head around the quiet town to the Birthplace of Elvis Presley (WP23) visit his house and then the museum to learn about his early life. Adult entry $9 as of Feb 2020
A short ride up I-22 along a 2-lane road is a lot different than the earlier riding but 50 miles are soon done, and you are turning off to ride around the Holly Springs National Forest.
The MS-5 Scenic route tales you along a tree lined route that delivers curve after curve. Riding towards Holly Springs is a mixture of forest and farmland so lots to see as you ride.
A break in Red Banks and then re-join the I-22 and head towards Memphis. The roads around Memphis can be a mix of conditions, with very few crossings over the Mississippi traffic only has certain paths and the big 18-Wheeler trucks can churn up some of the road surface.
Entering Memphis means you cross the State border between Mississippi and Tennessee.
While in Memphis then Gracelands must be visited. Take the tour around the mansion and then the huge money-making museum across the road (WP41) Tours start at $42 for an adult.
Leaving Memphis across the Hernando de Soto Bridge also means your short visit to Tennessee and into the 3rd state of the day you now enter Arkansas. Due to the limitation of routes across the rive this road can be busy but it is only 45 minutes of freeway before turning off onto the much quieter 284 through Village Creek State Park. This road is just one of those that delivers curve after curve with another bend in the road in the distance.
The final road is Highway 64 which goes straight through the farmlands of Arkansas, wide open countryside showing how flat the state can be. A final change onto the 367 as it takes you to Searcy where today's ride concludes.
A real mixture of roads today from highway to back road. Big City riding through Memphis is a total contrast to the quiet Natchez Trace Parkway and farmlands of Arkansas. The Rock and Roll history on the life of Elvis adds to a great day across 3 US states. 4 Stars from me
Birthplace of Elvis Presley WP23
Gracelands Mansion WP41
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Mississippi is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States, bordered to the north by Tennessee; to the east by Alabama; to the south by the Gulf of Mexico; to the southwest by Louisiana; and to the northwest by Arkansas. Mississippi's western boundary is largely defined by the Mississippi River. Mississippi is the 32nd largest and 34th-most populous of the 50 U.S. states. Jackson is both the state's capital and largest city. Greater Jackson is the state's most populous metropolitan area, with an estimated population of 580,166 in 2018.
On December 10, 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union. By 1860, Mississippi was the nation's top cotton-producing state and slaves accounted for 55% of the state population. Mississippi declared its secession from the Union on January 9, 1861, and was one of the seven original Confederate States, which constituted the largest slaveholding states in the nation. Following the Civil War, it was restored to the Union on February 23, 1870.Until the Great Migration of the 1930s, African Americans were a majority of Mississippi's population. In 2010, 37.3% of Mississippi's population was African American, the highest percentage of any state. Mississippi was the site of many prominent events during the civil rights movement, including the Ole Miss riot of 1962 by white students objecting to desegregation, the 1963 assassination of Medgar Evers, and the 1964 Freedom Summer murders of three activists working on voting rights.
Mississippi is almost entirely within the Gulf coastal plain, and generally consists of lowland plains and low hills. The northwest remainder of the state consists of the Mississippi Delta, a section of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Mississippi's highest point is Woodall Mountain at 807 feet (246 m) above sea level adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau; the lowest is the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate classification.
Mississippi frequently ranks low among U.S. states in measures of health, education, and development, while ranking high in measures of poverty. The adage "Thank God for Mississippi" became popular due to these rankings and is often said by natives of other low-ranking U.S. states, as Mississippi's extremely low ranking usually spares those states from the shame of coming in last place.
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On December 10, 1817, Mississippi became the 20th state admitted to the Union. By 1860, Mississippi was the nation's top cotton-producing state and slaves accounted for 55% of the state population. Mississippi declared its secession from the Union on January 9, 1861, and was one of the seven original Confederate States, which constituted the largest slaveholding states in the nation. Following the Civil War, it was restored to the Union on February 23, 1870.Until the Great Migration of the 1930s, African Americans were a majority of Mississippi's population. In 2010, 37.3% of Mississippi's population was African American, the highest percentage of any state. Mississippi was the site of many prominent events during the civil rights movement, including the Ole Miss riot of 1962 by white students objecting to desegregation, the 1963 assassination of Medgar Evers, and the 1964 Freedom Summer murders of three activists working on voting rights.
Mississippi is almost entirely within the Gulf coastal plain, and generally consists of lowland plains and low hills. The northwest remainder of the state consists of the Mississippi Delta, a section of the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. Mississippi's highest point is Woodall Mountain at 807 feet (246 m) above sea level adjacent to the Cumberland Plateau; the lowest is the Gulf of Mexico. Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate classification.
Mississippi frequently ranks low among U.S. states in measures of health, education, and development, while ranking high in measures of poverty. The adage "Thank God for Mississippi" became popular due to these rankings and is often said by natives of other low-ranking U.S. states, as Mississippi's extremely low ranking usually spares those states from the shame of coming in last place.
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Do not forget to arrange and pack the following items:
*This is only a summary and completely personal and may differ per person.
Take out travel insurance, +31 for numbers in GSM, (partially) take out gas, Health insurance coverage at destination?, Switch off electrical appliances, Lighting (time clock), Check passport validity, Antenna from radio/TV due to lightning, Residence address for those left behind, Remote control house alarm, Book Smart Parking.
Hand luggage:
Liquids in packaging of max. 100 ml, Liquids in hand luggage in transparent plastic bag.
For on the road:
Candy, Book, Earplugs, Country and road map(s), Directions, Maps in your navigation system
Money & Securities:
Bank card / giro card, Credit card (think pin code), Cash, Calculator for Internet banking, Medical insurance card, Travel insurance card.
Travel documents:
Passport, (International) Driver's License, Ticket(s), Reservation Tickets, Hotel Vouchers, Arrival/Departure Time, Check-in & Check-out Times, Valid Visa (ESTA), Travel Guide.
Clothing:
Underwear, Belt, Shirts/ T-shirts, Shorts, Long pants, Shoes, Socks, Swim trunks, Towel, Slippers.
Personal stuff:
Watch, House Keys, Wallet, Sunglasses.
Toiletries:
Deodorant, Shower gel / Soap, Comb / brush, Shaving equipment, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Sanitary pads
Health & Medicine:
Own medicines, Insect repellent, Cold sore ointment, Ointment for insect bites, Sunscreen, Norit, Paracetamol, Suction cup for insect bites, First aid bag.
Miscellaneous:
Travel bag / waist bag, Leatherman (= checked luggage), Pen or pencil, Headlamp, Lighter, Tools & Electronics, Mobile phone & charger, Photo/video camera & charger, Memory card(s), World plug / adapter, Ipod & charger, Adapter cable Ipod, Headphones, iPad & charger, Navigation & charger/plug, Plug socket, Fuelpack battery.
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