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Thank You, Everyone for a Great 75th Anniversary Event!
Posted on 05 | 21 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Natchez Trace Compact would like to thank the National Park Service, Eastern National and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association for sponsoring the Natchez Trace Parkway 75th Anniversary event. This fun, family-friendly event was a big success and we hope everyone enjoyed all of the activities. Continue reading
Win a Nashville Music City Backstage Attraction Pass!
Posted on 05 | 5 | 13 in Trace Blog
Like music? Like Nashville or would like to visit Nashville, AKA Music City?! You could win a Backstage Attraction Pass which is good for two people to over 30 area attractions in Nashville, TN! The winner also receive a Music City gift bag filled with various items. Continue reading
Spring on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 05 | 3 | 13 in Trace Blog
It’s springtime which means dogwoods along the Parkway, cycling, hiking, fishing, camping and more! May is a great month to get out and explore the Natchez Trace: warm weather, beautiful scenery and the kids are out of school to enjoy all of the fun community activities. There is so much to see and do on the Trace this spring and summer! Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Celebrate 75 Years with Music, Memories, and Fun
Posted on 05 | 3 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate 75 years as a national park on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The free, family-oriented event will feature live music, dozens of exhibitors and historical personas, dignitaries, children’s activities, classic cars and much more. Festivities will be held at the Parkway Visitor Center, located just north of Tupelo on the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 266. Continue reading
Win a Prize Package from the Loveless Cafe in Nashville, TN
Posted on 05 | 2 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Natchez Trace Compact and the Loveless Cafe are giving away a prize package to the Loveless Cafe! Enter HERE. It’s so easy for a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Loveless Cafe, two Loveless Cafe adult t-shirts, … Continue reading
Win a $100 Gift Certificate to Park Heights
Posted on 04 | 12 | 13 in Trace Blog
Like fine dining and delicious food? If you do, you are in luck! The Natchez Trace Compact and Park Heights Restaurant in Tupelo, MS have teamed up to give away a $100 gift certificate to a lucky Facebook fan. Enter … Continue reading
Win Cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes
Posted on 04 | 12 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Natchez Trace Compact is giving away desserts from Gigi’s Cupcakes! Enter HERE. Week One: Free 4 pack of cupcakes Week Two: Free Dozen Minis Week Three: Free 4 pack of cheesecakes It’s so easy for a chance to win … Continue reading
EXPEDITION NATCHEZ 1813: BECOMING OLD HICKORY – April 12 – 21, 2013
Posted on 04 | 11 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
Join the Natchez Trace Parkway Association as they “educate the next generation” about the War of 1812 and Andrew Jackson’s courageous struggle to return the young Tennessee Militia to their homes. For this he earned the title “Old Hickory”. Continue reading
Motorcycling the Natchez Trace
Posted on 04 | 10 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Natchez Trace Parkway is the ultimate motorcycle route. It’s 444 miles from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN through beautiful scenery, curvy roads, history, interesting stops, minimal traffic, places to stay and good restaurants. Continue reading
Heritage Area and Parkway Partner on Signage
Posted on 03 | 29 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
The Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area and the Natchez Trace Parkway have partnered on the installation of welcome signage at the northern and southern boundaries of the heritage area along the parkway. Continue reading
Win a Prize Package to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville!
Posted on 03 | 18 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, Tennessee and the Natchez Tract Compact have teamed up to give away a fabulous prize package! Continue reading
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, March 23, 2013
Posted on 03 | 7 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
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 Parkway Visitor Center (located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Continue reading
Congratulations to Three Natchez Trace Facebook Fans!
Posted on 03 | 6 | 13 in Trace Blog
The Natchez Trace Compact wants to reward our Facebook fans, so recently we have been giving away prizes left and right! To kick off 2013, we gave away three Weekend Getaways through each state that the Parkway runs through: Mississippi, Alabama … Continue reading
Posted on 02 | 13 | 13 in Itineraries
the Parkway offers an easy-going, easy-to-love experience. The National Park Service has designated the entire 444 miles as a bicycle route, and with light automotive traffic— commercial traffic prohibited—slow speeds (only 50 miles per hour) and no stop signs or intersections, bikers can relax and enjoy an exceptionally scenic roadway, unspoiled by commercial signage or development, and offering up gorgeous vistas at every turn, from forests to farmlands to rivers and lakes. Continue reading
Tracing History on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 02 | 3 | 13 in Trace Blog
For a visit to a byway rich in history, drive the Natchez Trace Parkway, established to commemorate the historical significance of the Old Natchez Trace. Originally a primitive trail that stretched 500 miles through the wilderness from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, throughout the years it has gained a rich history that continues to fascinate visitors who travel in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before. Continue reading
Posted on 02 | 1 | 13 in Trace Blog
Enter to win a weekend getaway to Franklin, Tennessee! Continue reading
Posted on 02 | 1 | 13 in Trace Blog
This travel bug’s first goal is to stop near the town of Natchez and then bridge into more modern history by visiting places where famous 20th and 21st Century African Americans, were born. Continue reading
WIN a trip to Florence, Alabama!
Posted on 01 | 21 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
WIN a night of luxury in Florence, Alabama! Continue reading
