Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

March 8, 2019

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

March 1, 2019

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

February 27, 2019

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

February 12, 2019

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

January 29, 2019

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

January 17, 2019

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

December 18, 2018

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

December 12, 2018

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

November 30, 2018

The National Park Service (NPS) requests civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development.

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

November 24, 2018

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 8 at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.”