The Pearl River is one of the state’s most significant waterways and is not a typical paddling river, but it is both interesting and challenging. Challenges include logjams on the upper reaches followed by dwindling current as the river approaches Ross Barnett Reservoir. As the river nears the coast, some of the most impressive swamps in the state appear with a real sense of isolation and an abundance of wildlife. This stretch is likely to be rife with logjams, however the beautiful sandbars and thick surrounding forest provide great scenery and the seclusion is very peaceful.