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Experience “Snappy Sync” Fireflies at Bill Waller Craft Center May 15-17, 2020

May 11, 2020 May 18, 2020 / Arts, Crafts and Culture, Blog, Events, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

Enjoy a rare opportunity to experience the magic of the South’s most impressive population of synchronous “Snappy Sync” fireflies along Mississippi’s historic Natchez Trace Parkway in Ridgeland. The viewing event will be held at the Bill Waller Craft Center on May 15-17, 2020. Witnessing the beautiful display of thousands of twinkling fireflies flashing together among …

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Ridgeland Parks and Restaurants Re-open On May 7, 2020 with Safeguards

May 7, 2020 May 18, 2020 / Blog, Dining, Fishing Paddling and Boating, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

Thursday, May 7, 2020 begins the re-opening phase for Ridgeland parks and restaurants with safeguards in place. Old Trace Park on Barnett Reservoir Parks and all related facilities at Barnett Reservoir will open at 9:00 a.m. according to a press release by the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District. Old Trace Park in Ridgeland …

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Explore Ridgeland’s Outdoor Attractions | Social Distancing at its Best

May 1, 2020 June 23, 2020 / Blog, Fishing Paddling and Boating, Kids and Family, Tournaments and Sports, Trails, Parks and Cycling, Uncategorized

Social distancing is at its best in Ridgeland with our city’s abundance of outdoor attractions to explore! Don’t fret if your spring travel plans have been postponed, a “staycation” in Ridgeland will keep you happy and healthy in the great outdoors. Natchez Trace Parkway Ridgeland is fortunate to have one of America’s most popular roads …

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4 Ways Ridgeland Retailers Can Support You During COVID-19

April 21, 2020 June 23, 2020 / Blog, Shopping and Relaxing

If there’s one skill that we’ve learned during this time of COVID-19 it’s how to be creative. Back in the old days (you know, way back just a few months ago) one of the great things about actually visiting one of Ridgeland’s many unique shops was the sheer beauty of the storefront windows and the …

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Barnett Reservoir Reopens for Boating and Fishing

April 20, 2020 April 22, 2020 / Blog, Fishing Paddling and Boating, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

As of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20, 2020 the 33,000-acre Barnett Reservoir in Ridgeland, MS is again open for boating and fishing after being closed in accordance to Governor Tate Reeves’ executive order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District announced in a press release that most boat ramps …

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4 Ways Ridgeland Restaurants Can Support You During COVID-19

April 16, 2020 June 23, 2020 / Blog

4 Ways Ridgeland, MS Restaurants Can Support You During COVID-19 In light of the CDC’s guidelines and our local government’s shelter-in-place protocols, many Ridgeland, Mississippi restaurants have stepped up in new and creative ways to continue proudly and safely serving their community. From new curbside offerings to family meal packages, the men and women …

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Resources

April 2, 2020 March 3, 2021 / Blog, Groups and Meetings, Trails, Parks and Cycling

#VisitMSResponsibly We look forward to welcoming visitors to Ridgeland’s scenic outdoors, numerous restaurants and hotels, and our trails of boutique and big-name shops. Guests are advised to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines while both traveling to and visiting our beautiful city. Safe practices include washing hands regularly with soap and water, …

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Travel Near and Far While Social Distancing

Traveling Near and Far While Social Distancing

March 26, 2020 March 26, 2020 / Blog

Traveling Near and Far While Social Distancing “One of the greatest necessities in America is to discover creative solitude.” –Carl Sandburg Ironically, coming together as a community right now means separating ourselves from one another. However, it is important to remember that we can practice social distancing without isolating ourselves. We just need to get …

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10 Ways to Have Fun and Stay Healthy in Ridgeland, MS

March 17, 2020 June 23, 2020 / Blog, Fishing Paddling and Boating, Kids and Family, Trails, Parks and Cycling

As we navigate our new normal and social distancing with the COVID-19 outbreak, let’s keep in mind that there are still ways to have fun and stay healthy in our beautiful community of Ridgeland. We’ve compiled a list of ten ways to find some enjoyment and purpose as we all hunker down: 1. Support our …

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Healthy Travel Info

March 16, 2020 March 18, 2020 / Blog

INFORMATION ON COVID-19 & TRAVEL MARCH 15, 2020 UPDATE (6PM) Visit Ridgeland is actively and carefully monitoring travel conditions in coordination with the Center for Disease Control, U.S. Travel Association, Mississippi State Department of Health, and local officials regarding COVID-19. This is a very challenging, uncertain time, and we send the most compassionate and heartfelt …

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