Jackson Attractions
Jackson (pop. 60,000) was settled in the early 19th C and was named by the many supporters of Gen Andrew Jackson including his soldiers and in-laws. Jackson grew into a railroading center by the 1850s and was a supply depot during the Civil War.
The Cypress Grove Nature Park is located just west of Jackson. It features 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. 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.
Hours:
April 1 to October 31: 8am-7:30pm
November 1 to March 31: 8am-5:30pm
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