The Homochitto River meanders through sparsely populated Franklin, Wilson, and south Adams and the Homochitto National Forest before emptying into the Mississippi River. It is quite shallow with a sandy bottom and it is notorious for its flash floods and shifting sands. The quick sands are very dangerous, taking the lives of many in the past, and huge amounts of riverside acreage cave into the river each year. Planning and foresight can subdue these challenges. Although there are endless shallows and broiling sands, many return to the Homochitto for its sweeping vistas and wildlife, ranging from bears to alligators. This section has many large sandbars that often hold tracks of animals. Prints of alligator or black bears are not uncommon.