Natchez Trace Parkway to Implement Detour in the Dancy Area

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Natchez Trace Parkway to Implement Detour in the Dancy Area

Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce a portion of the Parkway near Dancy will be closed starting July 10, 2017, for motorized and non-motorized traffic (including bicyclists).

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Who Left That?”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Who Left That?”

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Who Left That?” a  Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on  Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 10:00 am.

Every Kid in a Park Environmental Camp Held at the Natchez Trace

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Every Kid in a Park Environmental Camp Held at the Natchez Trace

Natchez Trace Parkway partnered with Tupelo Public School District (TPSD) to offer a fun and educational Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) Environmental Camp for fourth grade students who are attending summer day camp at the Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club.

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information

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The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Brave Little Raccoon”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Brave Little Raccoon”

Children and their families are welcome to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Pollinator Week

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Pollinator Week

The 11th annual Pollinator Week kicked off nationwide on June 19, 2017. This celebration is hosted by the Pollinator Partnership, a diverse group of government, business, and educational partners that work to promote the health of pollinators, which are critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research.

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Nature Bingo”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Nature Bingo”

Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature Bingo,” a special Junior Ranger program on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 10:00 am.

Hiking Advisory on the National Scenic Trail

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Hiking Advisory on the National Scenic Trail

Due to recent high winds and rainfall along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), visitors should expect to see newly fallen trees across many sections of the National Scenic Trail.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on June 24, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840.

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

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The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrated Summer with a Battle!

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrated Summer with a Battle!

The Natchez Trace Parkway welcomed over 200 visitors on Saturday, May 27, 2017, to the Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Days events. Joseph Smith, representative of the Chickasaw Nation, presented a special Junior Ranger program entitled “Chickasaw Culture and Life.”

Little Swan Creek Bridge Detour Complete

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Little Swan Creek Bridge Detour Complete

It’s a sight weary drivers have waited on for a long time. The frustrating detour, which began in November 2015, around the Little Swan Creek Bridge is gone!

Junior Ranger Program: Disappearing Act

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Junior Ranger Program: Disappearing Act

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Disappearing Act,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program and learn about camouflage.

Read with a Ranger Program: Under One Rock

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Read with a Ranger Program: Under One Rock

Children and their families are welcome to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Under One Rock.”

Animal Masquerade and Dulcimer Day

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Animal Masquerade and Dulcimer Day

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Animal Masquerade,” a special Junior Ranger program at the Parkway Visitor Center. The event is at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2017.

Happy 79th Birthday to the Natchez Trace Parkway

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Happy 79th Birthday to the Natchez Trace Parkway

Still young and going strong at 79 years old! Drop in, eat a cupcake while they last, and wish a happy birthday to the Natchez Trace Parkway. T

Battle of Akia Commemoration and Pioneer Day

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Battle of Akia Commemoration and Pioneer Day

TUPELO, MS:  Historic Site Coordinator Joseph Smith from the Chickasaw Nation and Brian Mast from the Black Belt Museum at the University of West Alabama will present programs at the […]

Seat Belts: “It Should Just Be Automatic”

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Seat Belts: “It Should Just Be Automatic”

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer travel season ramps up, we want to keep our visitors safe and make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash; buckling up.”