American Indian Students Visit the Natchez Trace Parkway

April 20, 2018

Professor Amy Gantt and six students from Southeastern Oklahoma State University visited the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) as a part of a class about the Natchez Trace.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Summer Hours for the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site

April 20, 2018

The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will operate on summer hours starting Sunday, May 6, 2018.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association

April 20, 2018

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, May 5, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, MS.

CULTURAL RESOURCE ANALYSTS, INC. REACHES AGREEMENT WITH UNITED STATES TO RESOLVE UNAUTHORIZED ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY

April 17, 2018

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the United States to resolve violations of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

April 14, 2018

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, April 28, 2018.

The Natchez Trace Parkway BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival Outdoor Events are Cancelled

April 13, 2018

 Due to the potential for a severe weather forecast on Saturday, April 14, 2018, the BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival outdoor activities at the Tupelo Visitor Center are cancelled.

The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin

April 12, 2018

RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on April 21, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Announces National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

April 7, 2018

In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” bringing well-deserved attention and recognition to public safety telecommunicators who are invaluable to the emergency response teams.

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Disappearing Act”

April 6, 2018

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, April 21, 2018, at 10:00 am.

Michael (Mickey) Phillips Begins a Life of Leisure after 29 Years of Taking Care of the Parkway

March 30, 2018

“After 29 years of service on the Natchez Trace Parkway, Michael (Mickey) Phillips retires today, and the Parkway loses a wealth of institutional knowledge,” stated Chief of Maintenance Barry Boyd.