Paddling the Swamplands of the Mississippi Delta
Scenic swamps, cypress brakes and abundant wildlife are a treasure trove at the fingertips of outdoor enthusiasts By DR. TODD DAVIS and ROBIN WHITFIELDPhotography by ROBIN WHITFIELD, HART HENSON and LARRY PACE The Mississippi Delta is best known as the catalyst for rock ‘n’ roll by way of Delta blues music. It is […]
Plan, Plant, Enjoy, Repeat: Mark Kennedy’s guidelines for achieving luscious gardens year after year
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GREG CAMPBELL Gardening in the Delta is not for the faint of heart. Among the many challenges are insanely hot summer heat, below-freezing temperatures in the winter, defiant soil, too much rain, not enough rain, too sunny, too shady, aggressive weeds, hungry and stinging insects, overly zealous Bermuda grass, plus a whole lot […]
Gas Station Cuisine – The Region’s Best Kept Secrets
by Liza Jones It’s inevitable that in a rural region like the Delta, where little towns and cities are scattered all over the place, driving becomes a way of life. It stands to reason that because of this, gas stations became meeting places—social, commercial, and most especially, culinary meccas. In any given Delta town, you […]