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, […]
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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 […]
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 […]
See photos of Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi
See photos of Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi
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Everything to Know Before Planning Your Next Family Road Trip
Everything to Know Before Planning Your Next Family Road Trip
Every region has its iconic road trip. In Mississippi, the Natchez Trace leads north to Tennessee. In Colorado, the Million Dollar Highway threads the San Juan Skyway. Landmarks of American […]
The Most Underrated Road Trip in America Has Nothing to Do With Route 66
The Most Underrated Road Trip in America Has Nothing to Do With Route 66
I’ve driven Route 66. I’ve done the Corvette museum in Bowling Green. I’ve stopped at the Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo. I’ve eaten at the Blue Swallow Motel diner in Tucumcari. […]
Discover Woodall Mountain: Mississippi’s Highest Point and a Scenic Stop Just Off the Natchez Trace Parkway
Discover Woodall Mountain: Mississippi’s Highest Point and a Scenic Stop Just Off the Natchez Trace Parkway
Mississippi’s landscape is known for rolling hills, hardwood forests, and river‑carved bluffs, but tucked just east of the Natchez Trace Parkway sits a summit with a story all its own. […]
Summer on the Trace: Events and Festivals that make a Splash
Summer on the Trace: Events and Festivals that make a Splash
Summer along the Natchez Trace Parkway arrives with long days, warm evenings, and communities buzzing with celebrations that showcase the region’s culture, creativity, and outdoor beauty. June is one of […]
America’s best off-the-beaten-path restaurants worth the detour in every state
America’s best off-the-beaten-path restaurants worth the detour in every state
America’s best off-the-beaten-path restaurants worth the detour in every state
7 Great Road Trips To Take In The United States
7 Great Road Trips To Take In The United States
Since the advent of the automobile in the early 20th century, American tourism has been largely defined by the idea of the open road. Following WWII, the golden age of […]
