To Bay Springs Lake, Mississippi

Today's starting point was here:

There are many historical markers and informational signs along the Natchez Trace.

This is the site of McGlamery Stand.  In frontier language, a stand was a trading post or inn - sometimes both.  Although this stand existed from 1849-1864, it's still the name of a nearby village.

The Old Trace is sometimes described as "snake-infested, mosquito-beset, robber-haunted, Indian-traveled forest path."  When one trail became too muddy, a new path would be cut.

At this point, I crossed the state line from Tennessee to Alabama:

The Tennessee River.  In the 1800s, George Colbert operated a stand and ferry here.

After 30 miles of riding in Alabama,

This is now our #1 rated campground for this trip.  Piney Grove Campground at Bay Springs Lake, operated by the Corps of Engineers.  Beautiful with great facilities.

Miles = 2997