Shepard State Park is nestled in the heart of Singing River country, where legend has it that members of the Pascagoula Inidan nationlinked hadns and walked into the Pascagoula River rahter than be taken captive by Hostile Indian tribes. The mournful death chant they sang as they walked earned the Pascagoula River the nickname "Singing River." Tales of the heroic exploits of French and Spanish settlers and romantic legends of the Pascagoula and Biloxi Indians are standard fare in the scenic coastal area surrounding Sheppard State Park.

• Visit Alligator Alley: "Alligator Alley" is an 18 Hole Disc Golf Course. It is a well maintained, wooded course along the Lamotte Bayou.