The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates Women’s History Month with Photo Exhibit

February 14, 2017

Many know the Old Trace for its history of rough and tough boatmen, also known as Kaintucks. Over 200 years ago, these men walked the entire trail now commemorated by the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway.

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

February 13, 2017

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, February 18, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

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

February 13, 2017

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 4, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

February 13, 2017

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 February 25, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840.

Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Skins and Skulls”

February 3, 2017

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Skins and Skulls,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “The Lorax”

February 3, 2017

The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center.

Mississippi Lignite Mining Company Donates Funds for Trails on the Natchez Trace Parkway

January 27, 2017

The Mississippi Lignite Mining Company (MLMC), which manages Red Hills Mine, recently donated $50,000 to the Parkway to rehabilitate trails in the area. The Red Hills Mine operates east of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near the Little Mountain overlook at the Jeff Busby campground.

Natchez Trace Parkway | Black History Month Film and Photo Display

January 26, 2017

Natchez Trace Parkway to Show Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Film Never Lose Sight of Freedom

The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Revised Winter Hours for Mount Locust Inn and Plantation

January 23, 2017

Beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Mount Locust Inn and Plantation site along the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open six days a week. Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and closed on Monday.

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

January 23, 2017

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, February 4, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.