WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold a biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” day for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440 this Sunday, May 19. […]
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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program: “Disappearing Act”
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program: “Disappearing Act”
TUPELO, MS – 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, May […]
Increased Bicycling Activity – May 4th
Increased Bicycling Activity – May 4th
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will be hosting a special event on Saturday, May 4 starting at 7 a.m. Approximately 900 bicyclists will ride in both directions along […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
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 1 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at […]
Celebrate National Park Week with Music and Art
Celebrate National Park Week with Music and Art
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to celebrate National Park Week at the Parkway Information Cabin on April 20, 2019. Enjoy the talents and sounds of the […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
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 April 20, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: The Prairie that Nature Built
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: The Prairie that Nature Built
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at […]
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct three prescribed fires (controlled burns) prior to April 15, 2019. Prescribed Fire Name Milepost County Witchdance West 232.8 – 233.4 […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
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 March 16, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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, March 23, 2019. […]
Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: “Overall, during 2018, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits above the 2017 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “In 2018, 6.4 […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
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 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at […]
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) between the dates of Saturday, February 9 and Friday, February 15 at the Blackbelt […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Operations: Post Furlough
Natchez Trace Parkway Operations: Post Furlough
While the Natchez Trace Parkway route was open during the government shutdown, we are happy to announce restrooms are now open and visitor centers are beginning to reopen! See full details […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Open During Shutdown
Natchez Trace Parkway Open During Shutdown
Yes! The Natchez Trace Parkway is still open for travelers during the government shutdown. Stretching 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, the Trace can take you places you’ll […]
Controlled Burning Along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Controlled Burning Along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) on Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19 at the Blackbelt Overlook (milepost 252) […]
Natchez Trace Parkway is Hiring
Natchez Trace Parkway is Hiring
The Natchez Trace Parkway is hiring temporary tractor operators and maintenance workers for next summer’s mowing season.
Natchez Trace Parkway Requests Civic Engagement for Scenic Impact Mitigation of Stephens Valley Development near Franklin, TN
Natchez Trace Parkway Requests Civic Engagement for Scenic Impact Mitigation of Stephens Valley Development near Franklin, TN
The National Park Service (NPS) requests civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development.