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Florence, AL Celebrate July 4th in McFarland Park
Posted on 06 | 19 | 14 in News Releases
The 33rd Annual Spirit of Freedom Celebration, an annual Shoals tradition featuring live music, food, drinks and fireworks, is set for Friday, July 4 in McFarland Park in Florence. Continue reading
Hit-Making Drummers to Perform at AMHOF on June 21 in Muscle Shoals
Posted on 06 | 16 | 14 in News Releases
Want to hear some of Muscle Shoals music’s most celebrated drummers play and share stories about their amazing careers? Come to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 21. Jerry Carrigan, Roger Clark, Milton Sledge, Jimmy “BeBop” Evans, Owen Hale and Mickey Buckins will be together for a one-time-only reunion in the museum. Passion, technique, chops, control, dynamics, energy, grooves– these guys have it all and have played on hundreds of hit records. Continue reading
May Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
Posted on 06 | 11 | 14 in News Releases
“This year, 489,190 people used the Parkway in May compared to 535,303 who were counted in 2013,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Junior Ranger Program
Posted on 06 | 8 | 14 in News Releases
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Sensory Overload” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Junior Rangers will use all of their senses to learn more about wildlife along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Continue reading
FLORENCE/LAUDERDALE TOURISM PLANS GRAND OPENING – JUNE 2
Posted on 05 | 29 | 14 in News Releases
The long-awaited grand opening of the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism Office & Visitor Center is scheduled for Monday, June 2 at 10 a.m. The Shoals Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for a ribbon cutting ceremony. State and local dignitaries including Lee Sentell, Director of the Alabama Tourism Department, will also attend. Continue reading
Prairie Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 05 | 23 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS: Delve into the beauty of Mississippi’s native Blackland Prairie with a park ranger on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chickasaw Village Site. This one hour program will take participants on a half-mile walk through a prairie remnant in search of all that is wonderful in a prairie: wildflowers, birds, butterflies, and much more. Continue reading
FLW PRO ANGLER TO HOST FOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT SHOALS – JUNE 7
Posted on 05 | 19 | 14 in News Releases
FLW Pro Angler Rich Dalbey will host a food drive to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Alabama when he is here to fish in the FLW Tournament on Pickwick Lake in June. Continue reading
Cultural Resource Specialist Receives the Southeast Region Employee of the Year Award
Posted on 05 | 14 | 14 in News Releases, Trace Blog
Christina Smith, Cultural Resource Specialist for the Natchez Trace Parkway, received the 2013 Southeast Region Employee of the Year Award for excellence in cultural program leadership. The Southeast Region is comprised of 66 National Park Service units and employs almost 3,400 people. Continue reading
1736 Chickasaw Triumph over the French to be Revisited at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 05 | 14 | 14 in News Releases
(TUPELO, MS)-The Natchez Trace Parkway will welcome Public Historian Brian Mast to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center onMay 24, 2014. Mast, from the Black Belt Museum at the University of West Alabama, will present a 45-minute program at 10:00 a.m. and again at 1:00 p.m. entitled “1736 Battle for Ackia: France’s Failed Attempt to Defeat the Chickasaw in Tupelo.” In between programs, children will have the opportunity to become “French Marine recruits,” while adults may examine military equipment on display. Continue reading
April Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
Posted on 05 | 12 | 14 in News Releases
“The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in April recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 512,813 people used the Parkway in April compared to 512,248 who were counted in 2013.” Continue reading
Alabama Music Hall of Fame honor “Peanutt” Montgomery with star May 16
Posted on 05 | 9 | 14 in News Releases
Tuscumbia, AL — Earl Peanutt Montgomery will be honored with a bronze star in the Walk of Fame located in the lobby of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Immediately following the ceremony, Charlene Montgomery will host a book signing of her new book, “The Legend of George Jones His Life and Death”. The event will take place at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame on May 16th at 6pm. Continue reading
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Junior Ranger Program
Posted on 05 | 5 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Wildland Fire” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. Junior Rangers will find out what it’s like to be a wildland firefighter. They will have the chance to see the tools and equipment that rangers use and will practice their firefighting skills. Continue reading
3614 Jackson Highway Studio Tours Draw Hundreds of Visitors
Posted on 04 | 24 | 14 in News Releases
SHEFFIELD, AL: The Muscle Shoals Music Foundation has opened 3614 Jackson Highway to the public the last four weekends and more than 1,400 people have visited the iconic studio during that time. Continue reading
Wildflower Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Posted on 04 | 22 | 14 in News Releases
Join a Park Ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, May 3, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi). This one hour program will take participants on an easy walk through both prairie and forest ecosystems, and will include wildflower identification and ecology. Visitors are encouraged to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and wear comfortable walking shoes. Continue reading
Amber Falls Winery & Cellars Cajunfest
Posted on 04 | 21 | 14 in News Releases
Cajunfest serves up great music, award-winning wines and authentic Cajun cuisine, such as spicy boiled crawfish, boudin, jambalaya and alligator. Continue reading
Americana Experience Debuts in May
Posted on 04 | 17 | 14 in News Releases, Trace Blog
Venues and community leaders in Franklin, Tennessee have come together to create the Americana Experience, ten music-filled days featuring more than 50 acts performing throughout the area’s restaurants, theatres and music venues. Events begin on Thursday May 22nd and are highlighted by the Americana Music Association’s ‘Cross-County Lines’ Festival (presented by Nissan) on May 31st. Continue reading
March Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
Posted on 04 | 14 | 14 in News Releases
HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: “The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in March recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 491,577 people used the Parkway in March compared to 349, 273 who were counted in 2013.” Continue reading
Posted on 04 | 11 | 14 in News Releases
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will recognize National Park Week and National Junior Ranger Day with the annual “Celebrate Wildlife Weekend” on Saturday, April 26, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue reading
