Kayaking The Mississippi River
Rich Tracts of Land Going Cheap in Mississippi
Land is one of those commodities that lasts, holds its value, appreciates well, and can be used in variety of different ways. Unfortunately, there is less and less of it available with every passing year. In fact, some states have been developed to the max. One state with a lot of land on the market is Mississippi. In addition to being plentiful, Mississippi acreage is also affordable.
For example, a one acre lot – that could cost $300,000 to $500,000 in Utah and even more in New Jersey – can cost as little as $3,000 in Mississippi. Of course, price will be affected by location, accessibility and quality, but in general Mississippi land is a great deal for your money. Depending on your needs, you can buy anywhere from one acre to hundreds as well.
There are many good ways to use land in Mississippi. At such a great price, Mississippi land could be a good place to develop a new luxury resort, a factory or a residential community. With more than fifty percent of the state covered in trees, lumber is a thriving industry. Farming is also an important part of the economy because Mississippi has some of the richest south in the south. Much of the areas fertility can be attributed to the silt deposits that remain after periodic flooding.
If you want to avoid flooding, you might want to purchase properties away from the Mississippi River. Coastal areas are situated at lower elevations so they might be less attractive to some people as well. On the other hands, there are a lot of benefits to building by the water. In addition to the scenery, rivers and the coastline facilitate recreational activities like kayaking, canoeing, fishing swimming and water skiing.
The Mississippi state government is making a conscious effort to diversify its economy, but a few industries that could benefit from setting up headquarters in Mississippi without making many changes would include construction, furniture, paper, produce and hunting businesses.
If you are looking for the right parcel of Mississippi land for sale, a Realtor’s services could be a valuable resource. They can help you sort through hundreds of listings based on your budget, needs, development plans and geographical interests in a quick and efficient manner. In addition to helping you find the land, a Realtor can help you close the deal. Whether your investment is small or large, you want it to be secure.
About the Author
As one of the largest real estate companies in the country, REMAX is a name that several buyers and sellers trust. This holds true in Mississippi as well. To learn more about Mississippi land for sale, visit their website at http://remax-mississippi.com. The author, Art Gib, is a freelance writer.
Kayaking on the Mississippi River (the Canadian one)
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Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska (Headwaters to the Gulf – in a kayak) $7.99 How many times have you been trapped at work daydreaming of escaping from the ho-hum doldrums to an adventure of exploring the unknown, casting aside pleas from your mother to be careful and the need to focus on detail instilled by your father?”Ka-Ka-Ska-Ska” (“Headwaters to the Gulf” – in a kayak) is the very entertaining true story of four friends’ adventure down the Mississippi River. The exped… |
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Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure $12.05 It was crazy. It was unthinkable. It was the adventure of a lifetime.When Don and Dana Starkell left Winnipeg in a tiny three-seater canoe, they had no idea of the dangers that lay ahead. Two years and 12,180 miles later, father and son had each paddled nearly twenty million strokes, slept on beaches, in jungles and fields, dined on tapir, shark, and heaps of roasted ants.They encountered piranhas… |
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Canoeing Mississippi $13.81 Offering lively currents, big woods, abundant wildlife, and plenty of solitude, the great number and variety of Mississippi’s waterways debunk the stereotype of muddy, stagnant sloughs harboring clouds of mosquitoes and swarms of snakes. Outsiders-and even some native Mississippi paddlers-may not be acquainted with the pleasurable surprises of the Delta’s lazy, slow-moving rivers or with the sandy… |
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A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Georgia $16.67 Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi, has ten major river basins and an estimated 20,000 miles of streams. A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Georgia combines and expands the information gathered in A Paddler’s Guide to Southern Georgia and |
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Kayaking $21.07 This book/DVD package provides practical guidance on gear and equipment selection, fitness, water trail etiquette, and safety and survival skills. The book gives step-by-step paddling techniques for flatwater, river and whitewater, and sea kayaking, as we |
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Kayaking, White River, OR $24.99 Eric Sanford Kayaking, White River, OR – Photographic Print |
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Whitewater Kayaking, Deschutes River, OR $24.99 Eric Sanford Whitewater Kayaking, Deschutes River, OR – Photographic Print |
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Mother and Child Kayaking on the Potomac River $39.99 Mother and Child Kayaking on the Potomac River – Photographic Print |
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Kayaking on the Kananaskis River, a Tributary of the Bow River $39.99 Bill Hatcher Kayaking on the Kananaskis River, a Tributary of the Bow River – Photographic Print |
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A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to Georgia $16.98 Georgia, the largest state east of the Mississippi, has ten major river basins and an estimated 20,000 miles of streams. "A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Georgia combines and expands the information gathered in "A Paddler’s Guide to Southern Georgia and "A Paddler’s Guide to Northern Georgia, the classic paddling guides for this state for over twenty years. From the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia to the Atlantic Coast of Southeast Georgia, this redesigned and completely updated guide to paddling the creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways of Georgia covers thousands of miles of paddling that range in difficulty from scenic floats down the Oostanaula to whitewater runs of the Dog. New maps; new river profiles; completely updated contact information; and at-a-glance data that includes class, length, time, gauge, level, gradient, volume, and ratings for solitude and scenery make this guide almost as indispensable as the paddle and life jacket. |
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A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky $15.48 With approximately 54,000 miles of streams and rivers, Kentucky has more miles of running water than any state except Alaska. Outdoor enthusiasts will wet their paddling blades and whet their paddling appetite with the authority on paddling the waterways of Kentucky–"A Canoeing & Kayaking Guide to Kentucky. Researched and written by veteran outdoor writers and paddlers Bob Sehlinger and Johnny Molloy, this book is as vital to enjoying Kentucky’s waterways as the boat itself. From the coal fields of Eastern Kentucky to the western border along the Mighty Mississippi, this redesigned and completely updated guide to paddling the creeks, rivers, and coastal waterways of the Bluegrass State covers thousands of miles of paddling that range in difficulty from scenic floats down the Cumberland to whitewater runs of the Russell Fork. New maps; new river profiles; completely updated contact information; and at-a-glance data that includes class, length, time, gauge, level, gradient, volume, and ratings for solitude and scenery make this guide an indispensable river companion. |
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Essentials of River Kayaking $6.11 The official word on kayaking basics from the American Canoe Association, the nation’s most respected authority on paddling, Essentials of Kayak Touring and Essentials of River Kayaking provide beginning paddlers with everything they need to enjoy a |
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Ghosts Along the Mississippi River $18.75 Ghosts Along the Mississippi River |
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The Mississippi River Festival, (IL) $19.35 The Mississippi River Festival, (IL) |
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Paranormal Mississippi River $21.99 Paranormal Mississippi River |
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Person Kayaking on a River, Salmon River, California, USA $129.99 Panoramic Images Person Kayaking on a River, Salmon River, California, USA – Wall Decal |
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Man Kayaking in the White Water of the Potomac River $39.99 Skip Brown Man Kayaking in the White Water of the Potomac River – Photographic Print |
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Mississippi River and Bridge, Mississippi, USA $19.99 Ethel Davies Mississippi River and Bridge, Mississippi, USA – Photographic Print |
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Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA $19.99 Tony Waltham Mississippi River, Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA – Photographic Print |