The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

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, September 5, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Natchez Trace Parkway Initiates Public Comment Period for the Stabilization of Old Agency Road Environmental Assessment

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Natchez Trace Parkway Initiates Public Comment Period for the Stabilization of Old Agency Road Environmental Assessment

RIDGELAND, MS:  The National Park Service, in cooperation with the City of Ridgeland, seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) of a project to stabilize Old Agency Road within […]

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 Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Tupelo High School Cross Country Team Assists the Natchez Trace Parkway in Trail Improvements

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Tupelo High School Cross Country Team Assists the Natchez Trace Parkway in Trail Improvements

Members of the Tupelo High School (THS) cross-country team and Natchez Trace Parkway staff joined forces on the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail to create a safer railroad crossing for park visitors. The efforts of THS cross country coach Johnathan Begnaud and 51 student team members on Monday, August 3 will facilitate the reopening of the trail.

Natchez Trace Parkway News Release – Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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Natchez Trace Parkway News Release – Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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, August 1, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Temporary Closure and Travel Advisory for the Yockanookany Section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

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Temporary Closure and Travel Advisory for the Yockanookany Section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

A partial closure of the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace Scenic Trail will be in effect from July 20, 2015 through July 31, 2015. The temporary closure is needed for repairs to a gas pipeline in this area.

Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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, July 11, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets

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The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets

Play it again…and again…and again. On the Natchez Trace Parkway, a wealth of recreational assets makes for endlessly repeatable, all-season fun.

Pioneer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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Pioneer Day and Junior Ranger Program

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Paving Projects in Hinds and Madison Counties MS

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Paving Projects in Hinds and Madison Counties MS

Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that paving will begin June 2, 2015 on a section of the Parkway in Hinds and Madison Counties. Work will be done from milepost 77 (south of MS 467) to milepost 115 (north of MS 43).

Prairie Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway

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Prairie Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway

Experience the history and ecology of the people, plants, and animals that are part of the Mississippi Blackland Prairie. Join a ranger on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chickasaw Village Site.

Natchez Trace Parkway Issues Request for Expressions of Interest in the Tupelo Homesteads

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Natchez Trace Parkway Issues Request for Expressions of Interest in the Tupelo Homesteads

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for the use of eight historic houses and their associated outbuildings at the Natchez Trace Parkway. The homes are located on the east side of Hwy 145 in Lee County, Mississi

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS SERVICE

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NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS SERVICE

The Natchez Trace Parkway presented an award for 40 years of federal service to Property Management Specialist Mary Brown.

Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burning at Chickasaw Village

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Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burning at Chickasaw Village

Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) in Lee County, MS between May 5 and May 8, 2015.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Trace Parkway: Find Your Park Wildlife Festival and BioBlitz

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Natchez Trace Parkway: Find Your Park Wildlife Festival and BioBlitz

Over 200 visitors took a step toward finding their park at the Natchez Trace Parkway at the Wildlife Festival and Bioblitz on Saturday, April 18, 2015.