The Natchez Trace carries so many special things that make all 444 miles of this scenic byway unique from other places – particularly, the history and culture.
The Natchez Trace: A Fascinating Place of Culture and History
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Keep The Natchez Trace Safe This Winter
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Keep The Natchez Trace Safe This Winter
As the holiday season is just around that next curve, we encourage all of our Trace friends to keep your eyes on the road and your thoughts on safety.
Congratulations to Our Natchez Trace Fall Foliage Photo Contest Winner!
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Congratulations to Our Natchez Trace Fall Foliage Photo Contest Winner!
With so much love for fall on the Natchez Trace, we held a fall foliage photo contest so our visitors could take beautiful pictures for a chance to win an exciting prize. See who the winner is and view the entries now!
Quick Recap: National Public Lands Day 2015
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Quick Recap: National Public Lands Day 2015
Did you know that a few weeks ago on Saturday, September 26, 2015 it was National Public Lands Day? See how the Natchez Trace Parkway celebrated!
Natchez Trace Named Among Top Ten Fall Foliage Getaways
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Natchez Trace Named Among Top Ten Fall Foliage Getaways
The Natchez Trace Parkway was just named among top ten fall foliage getaways! Read more about viewing the beautiful fall colors along the Natchez Trace…
Discover Nature Along The Natchez Trace
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Discover Nature Along The Natchez Trace
Love nature? Then you’ll love the Natchez Trace! Check out our blog to see more about the natural beauty and outdoor recreation that await you…
Every Kid in a Park – A Year of Free National Park Access
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Every Kid in a Park – A Year of Free National Park Access
As part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park Program, fourth graders all across America are being invited to get out and enjoy our wonderful national parks.
4 Fun Ideas for Spending Labor Day on the Natchez Trace
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4 Fun Ideas for Spending Labor Day on the Natchez Trace
What are you doing this Labor Day? Here are our top 4 tips for a great extended weekend on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Celebrate the NPS 99th Birthday on the Natchez Trace Parkway
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Celebrate the NPS 99th Birthday on the Natchez Trace Parkway
As the National Park Service reflects on its work over the last 100 hundred years, one of its projects, your Natchez Trace Parkway, is celebrating its own storied history!
Camping on the Natchez Trace: Why You’ll Love It
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Camping on the Natchez Trace: Why You’ll Love It
See why you’ll love camping on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Natchez Trace Named Top Must-See Destination in Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Named Top Must-See Destination in Mississippi
Only In Mississippi’s “Top 17 Places in Mississippi to See Before You Die” list puts The Natchez Trace as the #1 destination, along with multiple other spots dotted along this scenic byway.
Mystery on the Trace: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
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Mystery on the Trace: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
History is alive at every twist and turn on the Natchez Trace Parkway. One of the most interesting sites is the grave and monument of Meriwether Lewis, a man who met a mysterious demise along the Trace over 200 years ago.
Natchez Trace Parkway Voted Best Hiking Area in Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Parkway Voted Best Hiking Area in Mississippi
Looking for yet another reason to visit the historic Natchez Trace Parkway ? Well here’s one! The readers of Mississippi Magazine just voted the Natchez Trace as the Best Hiking Area/Destination in Mississippi!
The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets
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The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets
Play it again…and again…and again. On the Natchez Trace Parkway, a wealth of recreational assets makes for endlessly repeatable, all-season fun.
Celebrate Fourth of July 2015 on the Natchez Trace
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Celebrate Fourth of July 2015 on the Natchez Trace
Communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway are holding fun Fourth of July celebrations across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee!
Load Up the Wagons for Pioneer Day!
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Load Up the Wagons for Pioneer Day!
Pioneer Day is coming up on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Highwaymen and Bandits: Samuel Mason and the Old Trace
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Highwaymen and Bandits: Samuel Mason and the Old Trace
In the early 1800s, the Natchez Trace was full of adventure, danger, and quite of few wily characters. Check out this historic, interesting story.
National Bike Month on the Natchez Trace – Bike Safe!
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National Bike Month on the Natchez Trace – Bike Safe!
In honor of National Bike Month this May, it’s all about bicycle safety! The Natchez Trace Parkway Association through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, and the Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating by promoting bicycle visibility and safety.
