Maze of the Week #237 - Delicate Arch

Maze of the Week #237 features the Delicate Arch in Grand County Utah, USA in Arches National Park. Back to back mazes of rock formations !! This natural arch is 52 feet tall and is the most famous of the over 2,000 sandstone arches in the park. You can read about the park on Wikipedia.

Here is a long video explaining all about Arches National Park:

The maze: I went full color and used the groves in the rock as natural pathways. I did not color the rocks in the distance, instead drawing them in color so the arches got the viewers attention.

Delicate Arch Maze

Download is available on the home page. Happy Maze-ing !

If you are in Utah and want to walk a labyrinth, I have some suggestions: 3 Labyrinths to visit in Utah.

Other blog posts you may enjoy:

5 Labyrinths to Visit in Mississippi

Today I want to introduce you to some Mississippi labyrinths. I have selected 5 of the best that are accessible to the public from around the state that I think are worth a visit. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.

Before we get to my recommendations for Mississippi I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Mississippi answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Mississippi:

Mississippi Labyrinth Chart

Here is how Mississippi compares to the rest of the US. Well, it has the least amount of labyrinths per capita in the US and the smallest average size labyrinths in the US.

Mississippi vs USA labyrinth table

Mississippi Labyrinth Questions:

What is the largest labyrinth in Mississippi ? The largest labyrinth in Mississippi is the Hopewell Camp and Conference Center Labyrinth in Oxford which has a diameter of 55 feet. This is the smallest largest state labyrinth in the USA.

What city has the most labyrinths in Mississippi ? The city with the most labyrinths in Mississippi is Oxford with 3.

Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…


5 Labyrinths to Visit in Mississippi

 

1. St. James' Episcopal Church Labyrinth

A 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth surrounded by a prayer garden and benches. Before this labyrinth was installed in 2014, the parishioners created a different temporary labyrinth !

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

Address:
3921 Oak Ridge Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

 

2. University of Mississippi Labyrinth

An 8 circuit medieval labyrinth that was built in 2007. Here is the campus map locator from the university if you want to plan a visit ! It is located between the Fulton Chapel and the Student Union. Find a picture of the labyrinth on flickr.

Location: Oxford, Mississippi

Address:

304 University Circle
Oxford, Mississippi 38677

 

3. St. John's Episcopal Church Labyrinth

 

A 5 circuit medieval labyrinth made of bricks/pavers with 4 benches around the outside. Located on the Porter Avenue side of the church. You can see it above at 9 o’clock.

Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Address:

705 Rayburn Avenue
Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39654

 

4. Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Labyrinth

 

A 7 circuit square labyrinth made from tiles on concrete. The labyrinth was designed by Dr. David C. Lewis and is located behind the church. It can easily be spotted on Google Maps satellite view as seen above !

Location: Starkville, Mississippi

Address:

105 N. Montgomery St.
Starkville, Mississippi 39759

 

5. University Baptist Church Labyrinth

University Baptist Church Labyrinth in Hattiesburg, Mississippi

University Baptist Church Labyrinth - Hattiesburg, Mississippi - courtesy of the church

This 11 circuit Chartres replica labyrinth is located is front of the church behind the short brick wall.

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Address:
3200 Arlington Loop
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401


5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

  1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

  2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

  3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

  4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

  5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.

 

5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

  1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

  2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

  3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

  4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

  5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN

 

If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

  1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

  2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

  3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation

 

I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from Mississippi. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze

Sydney Opera House Maze