The Road Home on Hwy 61-part 11 of Natchez Trace Parkway Series

For our trip back home, we decided to take Hwy 61 up from Natchez.  This is the "scenic" route but to the honest, its not all that scenic unless you think shacks and miles of cornfields are scenic.  Since I live in a rural area, I am used to seeing shacks and row crop fields all the time.  But, Hwy 61 is a part of the Mississippi Blues Trail and if you are a fan of the Delta Blues you may think you have struck gold.  For more information on the The Mississippi Blues Trail see:
http://msbluestrail.org/     Also, you may wish to read this article in the National Geographic about Hwy 61:  http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/road-trips/blues-highway-road-trip/


One of the big highlights for me was finding The Onward Store.  We had already passed Vicksburg and were starting to get hungry and in need of restroom facilities.  With no prospects for miles (and miles), I was wondering if I was going to have to get Rick to pull over in a cornfield.  In the middle of nowhere, like an oasis in the desert, we came across a store called "The Onward Store".

This place could almost be a destination in itself.  The front was an actual store with snacks, sodas, beer and gifts while the back is a restaurant.  There is a deck on the back with patio furniture and the waiter said they are trying to get live bands.  The food, wait staff, and atmosphere were great.  

If you ever find yourself in Rolling Fork, MS, I recommend that you pay The Onward Store a visit.

http://theonwardstore.com/