State of Mississippi Public sites:

State of Mississippi: Official site of the state, source of online services and information. Mississippi is named for the Mississippi river which forms its western boundary and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The name roughly translated from Native American folklore means "Father of Waters." The translation comes from the Chippewa words "mici zibi" meaning "great river" or "gathering in of all the waters" and the Algonquin word "Messipi". Mississippi was organized as a territory in 1798 and was admitted as the 20th state to join the Union on December 10, 1817. Jackson is the capital city and the largest Metropolitan area. http://www.mississippi.gov

Department of Natural Resources: "It is the mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s natural resources, to provide continuing outdoor recreational opportunities, to maintain the ecological integrity and aesthetic quality of the resources and to ensure socioeconomic and educational opportunities for present and future generations." http://www.mdwfp.com/

Tourism: Official Mississippi Tourism website. Excerpt from website: Plan a Mississippi camping adventure. You'll be glad you did. You can take your pick from a number of camping destinations, including national forests, state parks and private campgrounds throughout Mississippi. The moderate climate means you can enjoy camp-outs year-round. To start your search for Mississippi camping grounds, RV parks and cabins, click on the link below. http://www.visitmississippi.org/

State Parks: This is the official Mississippi State Parks Web site. Excerpt from website: Experience Our State's Best Kept Secret - Visit any of Mississippi's 24 state parks and uncover some of the best vacation spots in the world. Whether it's winding your way down a nature trail or relaxing by an open fire, state parks are some of Mississippi's best kept secrets. From fishing for Largemouth bass in Natchez Lake or Smallmouth bass at J. P. Coleman State Park or to playing a round of golf at LeFleur's Bluff, or getting wet and wild at the waterslide at Buccaneer. Each park offers a refreshingly unique getaway. Scattered across the state, finding a park close by is easy and, sometimes, half the fun. http://www.mdwfp.com

State of Mississippi Commercial sites and Organizations:

Mississippi Campground Listing: http://www.mississippiresorts.com/camping.htm
A campground listing.

Historical information about Mississippi
Motto: Virtute et armis - By valor and arms

Excerpt from the Mississippi Historical Society: http://mshistory.k12.ms.us/index.html
" The Chickasaw Indians were Mississippi’s second largest Indian group after the Choctaws. Before the United States government forced their removal in the 1830s, the Chickasaw resided in north Mississippi with their villages centered between the headwaters of the Yazoo and Tombigbee rivers around present-day Tupelo. They also claimed lands covering present-day western Tennessee. Their population numbers fluctuated over the 18th century between 2,000 to 5,000 people..." (click link for full text)