McDonald's in Iuka, Mississippi and beautiful highway trees

[vetteking]

[jmecklenborg]

My guess is that the waterway is the Tennessee-Tombigbee Canal. I have not traveled on it but I did work nearby on towboats on the Tennessee River. The canal was built at great expense in the 1970s and 1980s but has never carried much barge traffic.

I am looking at a map of this area and didn't realize that the Tennessee River forms the edge of Mississippi for a distance of about 15 miles. I incorrectly assumed that all of that was Alabama.

I have also driven the Natchez Trace Parkway between Nashville and Jackson, MS. It crosses the Tennessee River on its own bridge close to this area. I seem to remember the terrain getting flatter in Mississippi. It's relatively hilly in Alabama and Tennessee. The parkway parallels the shore of a lake as it approaches Jackson.

[vetteking]

Originally Posted by jmecklenborg

My guess is that the waterway is the Tennessee-Tombigbee Canal. I have not traveled on it but I did work nearby on towboats on the Tennessee River. The canal was built at great expense in the 1970s and 1980s but has never carried much barge traffic.

I am looking at a map of this area and didn't realize that the Tennessee River forms the edge of Mississippi for a distance of about 15 miles. I incorrectly assumed that all of that was Alabama.

I have also driven the Natchez Trace Parkway between Nashville and Jackson, MS. It crosses the Tennessee River on its own bridge close to this area. I seem to remember the terrain getting flatter in Mississippi. It's relatively hilly in Alabama and Tennessee. The parkway parallels the shore of a lake as it approaches Jackson.

Wow I had no idea it was built in 70s or &0s and you’re right it is hilly in TN and AL on Natchez Trace. It’s very beautiful smooth drive, have you made stop to any state parks in either 3 states? Yeah I didn’t realize that either but I do know about Tennessee Valley Authority operating in MS, TN and AL.

[ColDayMan]

The Natchez Trace Parkway still looks good to me.

[Lobotomizer]

I got a double 1/4 pounder with cheese today for lunch. Pro tip: get the Mickey D's app. I got my hot and juicy burger for 40% off. Total with tax a touch over $4. Big-time value!

As usual your threads do not disappoint. Beautiful scenery showcasing an iconic American restaurant. Love it!

[Murphy de la Sucre]

what is the point for me to see a McDonald's in Iuka, Mississippi, and those "beautiful" highway trees? and in only one pic

this forum is getting weirder