Photographer Tom Rankin featured angel tombstones from a Mound Bayou cemetery on the cover of his recent book, Sacred Spaces . On the grounds of Mound Bayou's City Hall are carved wooden statues of famous black Americans - Martin Luther King, Fannie Lou Hamer, Malcolm X, Wilt Chamberlain, and Jackie Robinson. In addition to hunting and fishing opportunities, Bolivar offers a variety of outdoor activities, including bird watching. Among the many sites popular with bird watchers is the observation tower at Great River Road State Park. Bolivar County's rich habitat and position on the Mississippi flyway, provide a natural setting for more than 200 species of birds.
Athletic events are also a popular attraction.
Delta State University offers action packed football, basketball and baseball. Bolivar County also boasts two great golf courses and more than 25 tennis courts.