While Nashville pushes the boundaries of its highways with meteoric growth, one of its most famous landmarks remains a good distance away from all the commotion. Several miles from the flurry and fuss […]
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4 Scenic Road Trips For Stunning Fall Foliage
4 Scenic Road Trips For Stunning Fall Foliage
With each season, the South brings us new gifts to explore, but it’s hard to deny the sheer delight of autumn. As soon as the leaves begin to turn and […]
The Most Romantic Place to Visit in Every U.S. State for a Memorable Couples Getaway
The Most Romantic Place to Visit in Every U.S. State for a Memorable Couples Getaway
From Alaska to Florida, these spots are perfect for popping the question or spending quality time together. Whether you’re popping the question, celebrating an anniversary, or just looking to spend […]
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States
10 Prettiest Small Towns In The Southern United States
The South does pretty in a lot of registers. There is a Bavarian village in the Georgia mountains, a beach where wild Spanish horses still outnumber the traffic, and a […]
Drive right past this Tennessee pull-off and you’ll miss Meriwether Lewis’s grave
Drive right past this Tennessee pull-off and you’ll miss Meriwether Lewis’s grave
Lewis and Clark’s Meriwether Lewis rests here Most people drive right past milepost 385.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkway without slowing down. There’s no big sign, no gift shop, no […]
2026’s 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Southern United States
2026’s 11 Best Small Towns To Visit In The Southern United States
The American South rewards the traveler who lingers. There are 18 miles of undeveloped beach to walk at Port Aransas and a suspension bridge to cross above a waterfall at […]
Meet the Makers: The Hands Behind the Trace
Meet the Makers: The Hands Behind the Trace
The Natchez Trace Parkway has carried travelers through Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama for centuries, connecting communities and preserving stories along the way. Today, that creative spirit lives on through galleries, […]
August on the Trace: Events to Close Out Summer
August on the Trace: Events to Close Out Summer
As summer begins to wind down, August offers one last opportunity to hit the road before school schedules and fall routines return. Along the Natchez Trace Parkway, the final weeks […]
Welcome to the Family: Canton, Mississippi Joins the NTC
Welcome to the Family: Canton, Mississippi Joins the NTC
We’re thrilled to announce that Canton, Mississippi is officially our newest NTC member, and if you haven’t been, this is your sign to go. Tucked into the heart of the […]
Mississippi Historic Sites That Stay With You Long After You Leave
Mississippi Historic Sites That Stay With You Long After You Leave
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I travel for a living — these 11 U.S. towns you need to visit at least once in your life
I travel for a living — these 11 U.S. towns you need to visit at least once in your life
As a veteran travel writer, sometimes my life feels like that “I’ve been everywhere” song, made famous to my generation by Johnny Cash. You know how it goes — “Reno, […]
Mississippi Outdoor Adventures That Are Perfect for a No-Stress Getaway
Mississippi Outdoor Adventures That Are Perfect for a No-Stress Getaway
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Great Southern Outdoors: Destinations for Active Travelers
Great Southern Outdoors: Destinations for Active Travelers
If your idea of a perfect getaway involves riding rapids, rappelling waterfalls, or flying high above the treetops, the South is your ultimate playground. Pack your sense of adventure — […]
America’s Road: How the Natchez Trace Helped Shape 250 Years of a Nation
America’s Road: How the Natchez Trace Helped Shape 250 Years of a Nation
America’s Road: How the Natchez Trace Helped Shape 250 Years of a Nation America turns 250 this year. There will be fireworks, parades, and plenty of celebrations from coast to […]
25 stunning US views every American should see at least once
25 stunning US views every American should see at least once
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25 of America’s most beautiful places
25 of America’s most beautiful places
Natchez Trace, Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee Stretching 444 miles from Nashville to the Mississippi River, Natchez Trace is a woodsy ramble through the heartland of the American South. The name was conferred […]
The most romantic place to go in every state according to Travel+Leisure
The most romantic place to go in every state according to Travel+Leisure
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Beat the Heat on the Trace: Best Shaded Trails & Water Stops in July
Beat the Heat on the Trace: Best Shaded Trails & Water Stops in July
Summer is here, and while the sun is shining bright along the Natchez Trace Parkway, that doesn’t mean you have to stay indoors! With 444 miles of scenic beauty stretching […]
