Rangers Warn Motorists of Increased Deer Activity
It’s that time of year again. As food sources change, so do the habits of deer and other mammals that live along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Park Rangers report that 90% of all reported motor vehicle collisions involving deer happen between the months of September and March. “One third of all motor vehicle collisions on the Parkway involve deer. Of those, 90% occur in fall and winter months,” stated Chief Ranger Sarah Davis.
Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
The Natchez Trace Parkway will host an art exhibit by students from the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma, and present the Chickasaw Nation’s film, First Encounter, throughout the month of November to commemorate American Indian Heritage Month.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Stellaluna”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center.
Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
“During August 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 489,367 visitors used the Parkway during September 2016 compared to 476,061 who were counted in 2015.”
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
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, November 5, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Fire Restrictions in Mississippi and Alabama
Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. This burn ban is effective immediately for the following counties in Mississippi and Alabama…
Natchez Trace Parkway and Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area presents music group Injunuity
To commemorate American Indian Heritage Month and the National Park Service Centennial, the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area will sponsor American Indian music group Injunuity on October 29, 2016. The 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm performance at the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, MS.
Natchez Trace Parkway Employees Receive Safety, Health, and Wellness Recognition
As part of the National Park Service new strategy to enhance employee safety, the Natchez Trace Parkway’s Safety, Health, and Wellness Committee developed an Award Coin program.
Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
During August 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures.
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program: Digging History
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Digging History!” a special Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 am.
