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The park’s visitor center tells the tale of the thousands who died on the forced march, as well as the park’s many natural features. The park also has a cheerier side: shaded picnic sites, hiking and horse trails, opportunities to fish in both the Mississippi River and Lake Boutin, and majestic views of the Mississippi River and beyond. Its ...
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Aug 3, 2023 · Visitor Centers (shown in orange), High Potential Historic Sites (shown in black), and Pivotal Places (shown in green) along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Established in 1957, the Trail of Tears State Park stands in memoriam to one of the most tragic events in American history.
Trail of Tears State Park is a public recreation area covering 3,415 acres (1,382 ha) bordering the Mississippi River in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The state park stands as a memorial to those Cherokee Native Americans who died on the Cherokee Trail of Tears.
Trail of Tears State Park - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024) Jackson. United States. Missouri (MO) Jackson. Things to Do in Jackson. Trail of Tears State Park. 106 reviews. #1 of 15 things to do in Jackson. State Parks. Write a review. About.
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According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Trail of Tears State Park is Peewah Trail (Yellow Loop), which has a 4.4 star rating from 290 reviews. This trail is 3.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 685 ft.