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

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

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

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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, 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

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

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

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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

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

 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

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

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

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Natchez Trace Parkway Announces National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

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”

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Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Disappearing Act”

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

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

“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.

The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Park Week with a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival

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The Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Park Week with a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival

To celebrate the National Park Service’s National Park Week and National Junior Ranger Day, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival at the Tupelo Visitor Center on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Natchez Trace Parkway Hazardous Road and Travel Advisory

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Natchez Trace Parkway Hazardous Road and Travel Advisory

As a result of severe weather conditions, a travel advisory is in effect for the entire Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway)

Natchez Trace Parkway Partners with Mississippi Museum of Natural Science to Present “Bats and Teachers Seminar” Teacher Workshop

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Natchez Trace Parkway Partners with Mississippi Museum of Natural Science to Present “Bats and Teachers Seminar” Teacher Workshop

The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites educators of all subjects and grade levels to a free “Bats and Teachers Seminar” teacher workshop to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on April 9, 2018.

Natchez Trace Parkway Collaborates with the University of North Alabama to Create Educational Materials

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Natchez Trace Parkway Collaborates with the University of North Alabama to Create Educational Materials

The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), through the Youth Partnership Program, collaborated with the University of North Alabama (UNA) to create six internship opportunities.

Two Natchez Trace Rangers Receive Awards for Traffic Safety

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Two Natchez Trace Rangers Receive Awards for Traffic Safety

The National Park Service (NPS) Traffic Safety Coalition awarded Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) Rangers Timothy McElwain and Keith Schumann traffic safety awards for their efforts in traffic enforcement.

Ranger-Led Program: Wildflower Walk at the Chickasaw Village Site

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Ranger-Led Program: Wildflower Walk at the Chickasaw Village Site

 Spring wildflowers are blooming abundantly on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Join a park ranger to learn about plants and flowers that thrived at the Chickasaw Village Site when it was one of the largest Chickasaw settlements in Mississippi.

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

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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, April 7, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center

TUPELO, MS – 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, March 24, 2018. The demonstrations will […]

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

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

HOHENWALD, TN – The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen Sunday, March 25, 2018. Spring hours of operation will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 […]