The Little Grand Canyon In Mississippi Is A Big Secluded Treasure
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published April 12, 2020
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
When it comes to “best kept secrets,” Mississippi’s got several. One of the biggest – both figuratively and literally – is Red Bluff. The massive geologic formation is located in a small town on private property, which is probably why the site remains unbeknownst to many. Take a look:
Red Bluff is located in the small community of Foxworth, which is about three miles southwest of Columbia.
Its obscurity can be mainly attributed to the fact that it’s located on private property, which means the state can’t really promote it. Luckily, though, the owner of the property doesn’t seem to mind people visiting.
So, how did the massive gorge come to be? Millions of years in the making, Red Bluff was formed by erosion caused by the nearby Pearl River. Over time, the canyon has grown to over 150’ deep, ½ mile wide, and almost one mile long.
Red Bluff’s smaller size isn’t the only thing that sets it apart from its famous counterpart, though. Unlike the Grand Canyon, Red Bluff continues to get bigger since erosion in the area is still very active.
The hike doesn’t end at the bottom of the canyon, though. At the foot of the canyon, you’ll find a stream; follow the stream through a forest to the Pearl River.
Remember, Red Bluff is located along Highway 587 in Foxworth. Click here to view Red Bluff on a map. For more information, check out the Red Bluff Facebook page.
Did you know about Red Bluff? Have you ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Know of another amazing hidden gem? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t the state’s only secret site. Read about others here.
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