Nature remains unspoiled at Cypress Grove Nature Park, 4 minutes from
downtown Jackson on Highway 70 West. Established in 1984 to preserve
part of Jackson's natural river bottom habitat, Cypress Grove consists
of 165 acres of cypress forest and features trails, a pond and a lake
that is home to various mammals, frogs, fish, turtles and more than 175
species of birds. Visitors may experience the beautiful flora and fauna
of West Tennessee by strolling down more than 2 miles of winding
elevated boardwalk.
The park is also home of the Aerie Trail Raptor Center, a haven for birds of prey that have been injured and cannot survive on their own in the wild. Visitors can view 7 species of birds
HOURS: Daily.
ADMISSION: Free.
DIRECTIONS: From Jackson, follow Hwy 70 west.