TUPELO, MS – The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020. The demonstrations will show […]
News Releases
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct several small prescribed fires (controlled burns) during the month of January 2020 in accordance with the schedule below. These prescribed fires will […]
Temporary Ramp Closures at I-55
Temporary Ramp Closures at I-55
RIDGELAND, MS: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the I-55 North (milepost 101.3) and South (milepost 101.2) bound ramps exiting the Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi will close for repairs for […]
7 of 15 Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail Temporary Closure in Ridgeland
7 of 15 Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail Temporary Closure in Ridgeland
RIDGELAND, MS: Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that a section of the bike and walk trail from the South Perkins Street (milepost 101.8) to Highway 51 in Ridgeland, Mississippi (milepost 102.2) […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Quill Pen Writing”
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Quill Pen Writing”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Quill Pen Writing” a Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, February 15, […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
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 January 18, 2020 from 9:30 am […]
Historic French Camp Presents Founders Day
Historic French Camp Presents Founders Day
Celebrating 210 Years of Unique HistoryMay 9, 2020 Walt Grayson, Wolf River Drum & Bagpipe, Dixie National Wagon Train, Chief Pushmataha Reenactor, British and American Reenactors from War of 1812, […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Whose Moon Is That?”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Whose Moon Is That?”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10 am on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
TUPELO, MS – A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10 am to noon on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
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 December 21, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00am on Saturday, December 21, 2019, at the […]
Visitation Numbers for the Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
Visitation Numbers for the Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
TUPELO, MS: Acting Superintendent Laura Perdices stated from January through July 2019, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an overall slight decrease in the number of recreational visits. “An average of […]
Pilot Project to Add Rumble Strips to Improve Motor Road Safety
Pilot Project to Add Rumble Strips to Improve Motor Road Safety
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) seeks public comments November 18 through December 20, 2019 on a proposal to install audible pavement markings form milepost 291 to 331 in […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS
CHICKASAW COUNTY, MS– Natchez Trace Parkway officials will implement a temporary closure of the motor road between mileposts 230.5 and 239.2 (near Houston, MS) starting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
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 November 16, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Yockanookany Section Trail Closure
Yockanookany Section Trail Closure
RIDGELAND, MS: The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Big Night for Salamanders”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Big Night for Salamanders”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center
The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center
HOHENWALD, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center for the season on November 10, 2019. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, […]
