MuseumTrail

Have you experienced Mississippi’s longest mural, "A Journey Through Jackson," on the Museum Trail? Painted by artist Gavin Bird, this mural was made possible thanks in part to Red Dot Storage, which generously donated the backs of their buildings for the project. #themuseumtrail

The Museum Trail’s rail-to-trail greenway offers trail-goers some beautiful landscape this time of year. Explore Jackson’s natural world with us along the Museum Trail. #themuseumtrail

Explore #theMuseumTrail this week. We double-dog dare you!

@theunderlinemia @AtlantaBeltLine @The606Chicago @highlinenyc One aspect these initiatives have in common is the creation of accessible multi-use trail systems serving as a foundation for stimulating surrounding developments.

Cities across the U.S. have begun embracing placemaking concepts that transform and enhance existing social, economic, and infrastructural frameworks. What will the Museum Trail do for placemaking in Jackson? @theunderlinemia @atlantabeltline @the606chicago @highlinenyc

Find out what just 15 minutes a day of walking the trail does for your well-being!

Prioritizing our physical and mental well-being has never been more important. Convenient access to recreational assets like the Museum Trail allows those who live and work in the Jackson area to enjoy a brief respite from the daily grind. #themuseumtrail

They get their name from the reddish hue of the bald head resembling that of a turkey. The lack of feathers on their head is thought to be an adaptation because they cannot clean soiled head feathers that result from sticking their head in a decomposing carcass.

@GreaterBelhaven @CDFLplus @Natfitcampaign @JacksonHeartMS @formississippi #themuseumtrail

One goal of the Museum Trail is to encourage new developments that improve residents' health and quality of life. The Keith Haring Fitness Court, located at Belhaven Heights Park next to the Museum Trail, will promote wellness, physical activity, and community engagement.

The dog days of summer are here! Bring your pup out on the trail to enjoy the sites, sounds, and smells of the great outdoors without the need to venture too far from the comfort of home. #themuseumtrail #tailsonthetrails

Sharing these values with other organizations in our community in the form of this 5k event was a privilege and a benchmark for Jackson's collective endeavors in building a stronger, more active community. #themuseumtrail

The 601 Day 5K race was one for the books. We were thrilled to host this incredible event organized by JXN Run Club and Visit Jackson. Our mission as a multi-use trail in Jackson is to evoke a stronger sense of community with individuals from all walks, runs, and rides of life.

We want to acknowledge @formississippi, @GreaterBelhaven, National Fitness Campaign, and Jackson Heart Foundation for their advocacy, vision, and financial contribution to this project and the ongoing mission to promote health and wellness in our community.

Construction is underway for a new outdoor fitness court at Belhaven Heights Park! Adding the Keith Haring Fitness Court to Belhaven Heights Park creates a significant tie-in with #theMuseumTrail, energizing the park as a community center and hub for recreational enthusiasts.

The Museum Trail continues to benefit from the helping hands of citizen volunteers. Thanks to Dallas Quinn and Jack Pickering for spending a hot Saturday cleaning up the waterworks underpass. It’s no small task to keep our trail beautiful, especially during June in Mississippi.

No one is quite sure why these cicadas have a 13-year cycle. The most obvious reason is predator avoidance. When the cicadas emerge, they do so all at once so that the opportunist predators have time to eat only a few.

#wildlifejxn Spotlight: 13-year cicada Recently emerged in MS, these cicadas have been living in the ground since 2011 feeding on the roots of plants. After the females lay eggs, nymphs will hatch and bury in the ground, reemerging in 2037! Photo by: Wesley Shoop

The Shackleford Fund supports projects intended to improve the livability of Downtown Jackson. Thank you again @formississippi for your continued support along the Museum Trail!

We are thankful to be a grant recipient from the 2024 Community Foundation for Mississippi John F. And Lucy Shackelford Fund! This new philanthropic investment will go towards constructing one of the phases of the new Museum Trail in Downtown Jackson. #themuseumtrail