The wonder of it - what's in it The area clean and so rich of a green. You are aware of the historical significance and the sacredness. More

Emerald Mound is one of the many historical sites along the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 440 mile linear national park which connects Nashville, Tennessee and Natchez, Mississippi. The Trace was the major trade and travel route before the Mississippi took over. The Mound is an Indian ceremonial area. There are no existing buildings or foundations, so it takes some imagination... More

To realize this whole site was built by natives using baskegts and carrying the dirt by hand - over several hundred feet hight - really interesting and worth the climb all the way to the top to fully appreciate the height More

down about a mile on a dirt road off the Trace...so so interesting More

We approached from the back side (not from the trace) and quickly saw the summit, which was easily scalable, even for those with some mobility limitations. There is a paved walk (moderately steep) followed by a set of steps with short risers, making for an easy climb. The views are worth it! More

This is worth seeing. Just a short walk from the parking area and you can see the mound. More

We stopped here while driving from Natchez to Vickburg. It was 8am and we were the only people around. It was well marked and had signs explaining how the mound was formed. A walkthrough gate allows access from the parking area and then a steep paved walkway goes to the top. More

When driving from Vicksburg to Natchez make sure to stop, it's peaceful and amazing...take your time driving there is so much history More

An amazing mound considering the size. Very well preserved. The history is incredible. More