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North Mississippi doesn’t always get a lot of attention, especially the extreme northeastern corner. It should, as this portion of our state contains miles of natural beauty and many wonderful restaurants.
Abounding in beauty is 1,530-acre Tishomingo State Park, a Mississippi jewel named to the Top 100 Parks in the U.S. list. Less than an hour away in Corinth is Vicari Italian Grill, an upscale eatery that, despite the name, is known for delicious steaks and seafood in addition to pasta.
Tishomingo State Park, located in its namesake town and county, is situated in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. If you’re a history buff, you’ll be interested to learn the park, named for the leader of the Chickasaw nation, is steeped in history. Archaeological excavations confirm the presence of Paleo Indians in the area as early as 7000 B.C. Massive rock formations, boulders and hiking trails present opportunities for rock climbing and exploring.
On June 9
th, 2013, fifty-one-year-old Dale Stehling, his wife, and his parents were travelling from Texas up through Colorado, sightseeing. On that hot summer day, they experienced some car trouble and made an unplanned stop at Mesa Verde National Park . They arrived at the visitor center and at 4:30 pm.
Dale, an experienced hiker, went off on his own to view the Spruce Tree House ruins which were less than a quarter mile (402 meters) away and within eyeshot of the visitor center. These ruins are so close, and the visitor center so visible from them, Dale did not even bother to take any water. This was the last time his family would see him.
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