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

RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on January 18, 2020 from 9:30 am […]

Historic French Camp Presents Founders Day

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Historic French Camp Presents Founders Day

Celebrating 210 Years of Unique HistoryMay 9, 2020 Walt Grayson, Wolf River Drum & Bagpipe, Dixie National Wagon Train, Chief Pushmataha Reenactor, British and American Reenactors from War of 1812, […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Whose Moon Is That?”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Whose Moon Is That?”

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10 am on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at […]

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

TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the […]

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

RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on December 21, 2019, from 9:30 am […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00am on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the […]

Visitation Numbers for the Natchez Trace Parkway are Released

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Visitation Numbers for the Natchez Trace Parkway are Released

TUPELO, MS: Acting Superintendent Laura Perdices stated from January through July 2019, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an overall slight decrease in the number of recreational visits. “An average of […]

Pilot Project to Add Rumble Strips to Improve Motor Road Safety

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Pilot Project to Add Rumble Strips to Improve Motor Road Safety

TUPELO, MS:  The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) seeks public comments November 18 through December 20, 2019 on a proposal to install audible pavement markings form milepost 291 to 331 in […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS

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Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS

CHICKASAW COUNTY, MS– Natchez Trace Parkway officials will implement a temporary closure of the motor road between mileposts 230.5 and 239.2 (near Houston, MS) starting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at […]

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

RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on November 16, 2019, from 9:30 am […]

Yockanookany Section Trail Closure

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Yockanookany Section Trail Closure

RIDGELAND, MS: The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Big Night for Salamanders”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Big Night for Salamanders”

TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at […]

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center

HOHENWALD, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center for the season on November 10, 2019. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with Art Exhibit and Film

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Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with Art Exhibit and Film

TUPELO, MS: During the month of November, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host special programs to celebrate American Indian Heritage month at the Parkway Visitor Center. An art exhibit and […]

Fire Restriction Update at Natchez Trace Parkway

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Fire Restriction Update at Natchez Trace Parkway

OCTOBER 15, 2019: The statewide burn ban for Mississippi has been lifted due to recent rainfall. However, several county-wide burn bans are still in place that may affect visitors to […]

Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama

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Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama

TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway has lifted the campfire ban on Parkway property in Alabama and Tennessee due to recent rainfall and reduced fire danger as of October 11, […]

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

TUPELO, MS – 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 Saturday, October 26, 2019. […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”

TUPELO, MS – Do you like to dig in the dirt, figure out stories from clues, or learn about the past? These are all things archeologists do—maybe you are one […]