Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Culture Shock”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Culture Shock,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 10:00 am.
Parkway Anticipates Closures Due to Tropical Storm Nate
MISSISSIPPI and ALABAMA – The Natchez Trace Parkway is making preparations to handle downed trees and road closures resulting from high winds and rain associated with Tropical Storm Nate.
Chickasaw Village Viewshed Improvement
Tombigbee Electric Power Association removed the unused aerial power lines and associated poles from the Site. The power line used to bisect the site and detract from the view of this historic place.
Natchez Trace Parkway Uses Red and Blue Lights
The Natchez Trace Parkway Chief Ranger reminds drivers that our Parkway Rangers use both red and blue emergency lights to mark our law enforcement vehicles.
Meriwether Lewis Commemoration
The Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on October 14, 2017.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Swamp Where Gator Hides”
This month’s featured story is “Swamp Where Gator Hides,” a fun book that introduces young listeners to the concepts of camouflage and predator-prey interactions. Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Hernando de Soto’s Encampment Came to Life at the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway hosted a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto, who traveled through this area in 1540-41. The programs took place on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23 at the Parkway Visitor Center.
Historic Home Temporarily Closed along the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway temporarily closed the Historic Mount Locust Inn until the structure can be stabilized, and visitors can safely view the house. Repair work on the historic home will begin soon.
New Hours for Tupelo Visitor Center
Beginning on Sunday, October 1, 2017, the Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266, just north of Tupelo, Mississippi, will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm seven days per week.
Kosciusko Welcome Center Landscaping
The landscape makeover of the Kosciusko Welcome Center is more than just a new pretty face. The renovation of the gardens surrounding the center helps to celebrate the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Mississippi.
