TUPELO, MS: During the month of November, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host special programs to celebrate American Indian Heritage month at the Parkway Visitor Center. An art exhibit and […]
News Releases
Fire Restriction Update at Natchez Trace Parkway
Fire Restriction Update at Natchez Trace Parkway
OCTOBER 15, 2019: The statewide burn ban for Mississippi has been lifted due to recent rainfall. However, several county-wide burn bans are still in place that may affect visitors to […]
Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama
Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway has lifted the campfire ban on Parkway property in Alabama and Tennessee due to recent rainfall and reduced fire danger as of October 11, […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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, October 26, 2019. […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Digging History”
TUPELO, MS – Do you like to dig in the dirt, figure out stories from clues, or learn about the past? These are all things archeologists do—maybe you are one […]
Campfire Ban at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Campfire Ban at the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway is implementing a ban on campfires due to the current drought and high fire danger. All campfires are banned on Parkway property, including the […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents First Annual Frank Hadorn Safety Award
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents First Annual Frank Hadorn Safety Award
TUPELO, MS: Tractor Operator Jason Burney at Leipers Fork received the first annual Frank Hadorn Safety Award. The Parkway created the award to honor the life and service of Maintenance […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn”
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, October 12, 2019, at […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration
Natchez Trace Parkway Hosts Meriwether Lewis Commemoration
HOHENWALD, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on October 12, 2019. National Park […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway and Inkana Foundation Celebrate Chickasaw Culture
The Natchez Trace Parkway and Inkana Foundation Celebrate Chickasaw Culture
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation (CIF) hosted a celebration of Chickasaw cultural history on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at the Parkway Visitor Center in […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Miles and Miles of Reptiles”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Miles and Miles of Reptiles”
TUPELO, MS – Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 14, 2019, at the Parkway Visitor […]
Fire Danger Information for the Natchez Trace Parkway
Fire Danger Information for the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: High temperatures and a lack of precipitation in recent weeks have created very dry fuel conditions and high fire danger along all areas of the Natchez Trace Parkway. […]
Natchez Trace Parkway – Pioneer Day
Natchez Trace Parkway – Pioneer Day
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, September 28, 2019. The demonstrations will […]
Hernando de Soto’s Encampment Comes to Life
Hernando de Soto’s Encampment Comes to Life
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, October 5, 2019. The encampment will be set […]
Biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” Dates Announced for the Natchez Trace Parkway
Biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” Dates Announced for the Natchez Trace Parkway
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold the biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” days for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440. Upcoming event dates are […]
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 September 21, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Fall Hours for the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Fall Hours for the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site
HOHENWALD, TN – The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will operate on fall hours starting Saturday, September 14, 2019. Fall hours of operation will be […]
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, September 7, 2019, at the […]
