Brooksville: Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge, (hiking, boardwalk, bird watching, wildlife viewing, fishing, hunting). 2970 Bluff Lake Rd. 662-323-5548
Columbus: Lake Lowndes State Park, (fishing, boating, canoeing, tennis, field sports, water skiing, nature trail, paddle boats, playground). From Columbus, take MS 69 southeast, 8 miles. 662-328-2110