Mary Risser Selected as Superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway

ATLANTA, GA – Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announces the selection of Mary Risser, a 32-year career employee of the National Park Service (NPS), to serve as superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile long scenic byway crossing three states and headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Natchez Trace Parkway Shows Off Its Colors in Williamson County

Williamson County’s fall foliage should be bursting with reds, oranges, purples and yellows about now. And that wet spring, summer and fall we had might just make the gorgeous colors last even longer. Take a look at this article from The Tennessean about the Natchez Trace Parkway and its beautiful fall foliage.

Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

Tupelo, MS: To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto […]

Natchez, MS Named Friendliest Cities in the U.S.

  Known for well-preserved relics of pre-Civil War architecture, including “very beautiful antebellum houses,” Natchez also boasts a sweetly Southern resident community. The hospitable population […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Wishes the National Park Service Happy 97th Birthday! Free Entrance Day in the National Parks

On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the National Park Service is celebrating their 97th birthday! In honor of the BIG 9-7, all National Park entrance fees will be waived — what better to celebrate!

Free Photography Program with the Natchez Trace Parkway

TUPELO, MS:  To celebrate the 97th anniversary of the National Park Service, the Natchez Trace Parkway will offer an interactive photography program at the Chickasaw Village Site […]

Natchez Trace Parkway Named #7 Out of 15 Top Holiday Destinations

The Natchez Trace Parkway is proud to announce that it was named the 7th Best Destinations in the World to visit that is off the tourist track!

Things To Do in July along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Looking for something to do this month along the Natchez Trace? From Natchez to Nashville, this 444-mile scenic route takes you through each community along the Parkway. There is plenty to see and do during the month of July!

4th of July Celebrations along the Natchez Trace Parkway

Celebrate the 4th of July with the Natchez Trace Compact! The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our country’s independence, and while you are traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway to visit your loved ones, enjoy a barbecue, shoot fireworks, take a boat ride or attend a parade, don’t forget to take in all the beauty along the Parkway.

Tracing History on the Natchez Trace Parkway

For a visit to a byway rich in history, drive the Natchez Trace Parkway, established to commemorate the historical significance of the Old Natchez Trace. Originally a primitive trail that stretched 500 miles through the wilderness from Natchez, Mississippi, to Nashville, Tennessee, throughout the years it has gained a rich history that continues to fascinate visitors who travel in the footsteps of those who’ve gone before.