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Natchez Trace Parkway Traveler Advisory Winter Weather Alert
Posted on 01 | 28 | 14 in News Releases
NATCHEZ, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for southern portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, effective immediately on Tuesday, January 28 through Wednesday, January 29, 2014. Continue reading
Posted on 01 | 27 | 14 in News Releases
On the third Saturday of each month, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcome Center is open to the public and will host a presentation from Sanctuary staff at 2:30. On Saturday, February 15, join us as we take a look at Tarra at forty and share some highlights from her recent past. Continue reading
Posted on 01 | 24 | 14 in News Releases
As a result of winter weather conditions, the Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travelers advisory for sections of the Parkway in Adams County in Mississippi. The Parkway is experiencing icing conditions from the southern terminus at milepost 0 to … Continue reading
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 01 | 20 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct four prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS and Pontotoc County, MS between the dates of January 21 and January 24. Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 01 | 17 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – 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, February 1, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 01 | 14 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS between the dates of January 15 and January 17. Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 12 | 18 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – 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, January 4, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Traveler Advisory Winter Weather Alert
Posted on 12 | 10 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for northern portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, effective from 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 9, through 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 10. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Temporary Bridge Closure in Colbert and Lauderdale County, Alabama
Posted on 12 | 10 | 13 in News Releases
CHEROKEE, AL: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that repairs on the bridge over the Tennessee River near Cherokee, Alabama requires the closure of the bridge during part of the day on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. The closure should not exceed two hours. A steel joint in the surface of the bridge will be replaced. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Junior Ranger Program
Posted on 12 | 3 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “The Natchez Trace Toy Box,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, December 14, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Junior Rangers will learn about toys that children played with in the 1800s and have a chance to try them out. Jacobs ladders, buzz saws, and tops are just a few examples of the toys that will be available for children to try. Participants may make a toy to take home. Continue reading
Natchez Hills Vineyard Christmas Dinner Concert
Posted on 11 | 25 | 13 in News Releases
A celebratory Natchez Hills Vineyard Christmas Dinner Concert will be presented by Natchez Hills Vineyard on Saturday, December 14th, 2013 in the Vineyard’s 4,000 sq ft Event Hall located on the property at 109 Overhead Bridge Rd (off Hwy 412), … Continue reading
Christmas Open House at Amber Falls Winery & Cellars
Posted on 11 | 24 | 13 in News Releases
Christmas Open House Saturday, November 30 at Amber Falls Winery Amber Falls Winery & Cellars’ annual holiday gift to the community, its Christmas Open House, will be held on Saturday, November 30, featuring the 2013 Snow Village display, release of … Continue reading
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Posted on 11 | 21 | 13 in News Releases
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, December 7, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway to Show Film Pearl
Posted on 11 | 18 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: To commemorate American Indian Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will show the family-friendly film Pearl at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo. Continue reading
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 11 | 12 | 13 in News Releases
Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) in Colbert County, AL between the dates of November 13 and November 15. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Ranger Jane Farmer Receives the National Freeman Tilden Award
Posted on 11 | 8 | 13 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – Natchez Trace Parkway Ranger Jane Farmer has received the 2013 National Park Service Freeman Tilden Award for interpretive excellence, the highest award a National Park Service Ranger can receive. Continue reading
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, November 23, 2013
Posted on 11 | 7 | 13 in News Releases
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, November 23, 2013. Continue reading
Mary Risser Selected as Superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 10 | 31 | 13 in News Releases, Trace Blog
ATLANTA, GA – Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announces the selection of Mary Risser, a 32-year career employee of the National Park Service (NPS), to serve as superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile long scenic byway crossing three states and headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi. Continue reading
