Natchez Trace Parkway Freezing Fog Advisory
A traveler advisory is in effect for a large portion of north Mississippi and the southern sections of west Tennessee from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Freezing fog has developed, and the below freezing temperatures during the early morning hours could cause some slick road conditions especially on elevated surfaces.
Natchez Trace Parkway Employees Celebrate Over 85 Years of Combined Service
The Natchez Trace Parkway presented federal service awards to Maintenance Mechanic’s George McBride (45 years) and Forrest McCrary (40 years).
Controlled Burning in Lee and Pontotoc Counties, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. The Lakeside prescribed fire in Lee County, MS and the Blackbelt Prairie prescribed fire in Pontotoc County, MS will help to restore native black prairie and reduce vegetation along the parkway boundary that could burn in a wildfire.
Rangers Hold Successful Safety Initiative
Motorist traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway from I-20 to Highway 43 last week may have noticed an increased presence of law enforcement rangers.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Revised Winter Hours for the Mount Locust Site
Beginning Wednesday, December 14, the Mount Locust Site along the Natchez Trace Parkway begins winter operating hours. Hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday through Sunday and closed Monday through Thursday.
UPDATE: Fire Restrictions Rescinded in Mississippi and Alabama
Due to recent rainfall, the Natchez Trace Parkway will rescind all restrictions on open fires effective December 12, 2016 at midnight.
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers Implement Safety Initiative
Beginning Monday, December 5, 2016, Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers will conduct saturation patrols from I-20 north to Highway 43. A saturation patrol is a concentrated enforcement effort that targets aggressive drivers by observing moving violations such as reckless driving, tailgating, illegal passing, and speeding.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”
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 10, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.”
Park Rangers Partner with the Natchez Trace Parkway Association to Increase Bicycle Visibility
Parkway staff have partnered with the Natchez Trace Parkway Association to promote bicyclist visibility by distributing free bicycle safety lights and vests.
