Stone County is a rural county located in southwest Mississippi with a population of around 17 thousand people. Stone County's top attractions are Pelican Point which provides great views for riverside picnics and De Soto National Forest where visitors can enjoy camping, hunting, bird watching, and canoeing. Other places of interest include the Crosby Arboretum to learn about native plants and animals or take a self-guided tour at Pecan House historic site.