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The National Park Service is seeking public comment on the proposed replacement of the Little Swan Creek Bridge, located at milepost 386.9 in Lewis County, Tennessee. The bridge must be replaced in order to restore the original structural capacity of the bridge, to provide visitors with a safe and enjoyable experience, and to reduce maintenance requirements and costs. Continue reading →

Ridgeland, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Parkway Information Cabin Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 3, 2013.  A National Scenic Byways grant permitted the design and construction of new exhibits; during installation the building will be … Continue reading →

Tupelo, MS: Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10:00 am at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi).  This one hour program will take participants on … Continue reading →

Tupelo, MS – On March 1, 2013, the Natchez Trace Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011.  The effects of this federal law require … Continue reading →

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway has partnered with local musicians to showcase the diversity of music in the Southeast. During the Parkway’s 75th anniversary celebration on May 18, 2013, musicians will lead visitors on a musical journey from the Appalachians … Continue reading →

A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North … Continue reading →

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. The demonstrations will take place at the Natchez Trace … Continue reading →

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will recognize National Park Week, April 20-28, 2013, and National Junior Ranger Day with the annual “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 20, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 … Continue reading →

MS – On March 17, 2013, a bicyclist traveling on the Natchez Trace Parkway north of Tupelo near Friendship Hill Road, was physically assaulted by an unidentified person, who left the scene. The bicyclist was hospitalized with severe injuries and his bicycle was also damaged. Continue reading →

On May 18, 1938, the Natchez Trace Parkway was created to commemorate a historic travel route that had existed for about 10,000 years–and is still going strong. Come celebrate! Continue reading →