From Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, the Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery. You wouldn’t get the full experience of the Parkway if you didn’t stop at one of the many scenic overlooks.
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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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, June 23.
Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on June 16, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Chisha Foka Trail Honors Choctaw Heritage
Chisha Foka Trail Honors Choctaw Heritage
The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi hosted a trail dedication on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Old Trace and Brashears Stand Site of the Parkway.
Car Free Parkway Experience on the Natchez Trace Parkway
Car Free Parkway Experience on the Natchez Trace Parkway
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, TN – On Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM – Noon, the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed to vehicle traffic between mileposts 429 and 440. This section […]
Increased Bicycling Activity
Increased Bicycling Activity
The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a special event on Saturday, June 2. Approximately 400 bicyclists will ride in both directions along the Parkway from the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir Overlook to as far north as Highway 43.
Garrison Creek Equestrian Access Closure
Garrison Creek Equestrian Access Closure
All trails at the Garrison Creek trailhead (milepost 427) will be closed to equestrian use on June 2, 2018, due to a public event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act that is being held at the site.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Pitter Patter”
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Pitter Patter”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center.
Joseph Wolf of the Choctaw Nation to Speak about Choctaw History and Culture
Joseph Wolf of the Choctaw Nation to Speak about Choctaw History and Culture
The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi will host Joseph Wolf from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 11:00 am at the Mississippi Craft Center.
Closure of Rocky Springs Section, National Scenic Trail
Closure of Rocky Springs Section, National Scenic Trail
Portions of the Rocky Springs section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail will be closed until further notice.
Hike To Celebrate – National Trails Day 2018
Hike To Celebrate – National Trails Day 2018
The Natchez Trace Parkway Association asks the public to attend the National Park Service (NPS) “Hike to Celebrate” event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails Act.
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
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, June 2 at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Chisha Foka Trail Events Honor Choctaw Heritage
Chisha Foka Trail Events Honor Choctaw Heritage
The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi invite visitors to commemorate Choctaw heritage on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 9:30 am at the Old Trace and Brashears Stand site on the Parkway.
Experience the Natchez Trace Parkway Journey
Experience the Natchez Trace Parkway Journey
The journey is greater than the destination: we’ve all heard it. But how often in our busy lives do we actual put that to the test? This summer, how about experiencing a 444-mile scenic path, stretching from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee to do just that?
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Trees Have Families, Too”
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Trees Have Families, Too”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Trees Have Families, Too” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2018.
Natchez Trace Parkway Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Day
Natchez Trace Parkway Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Day
Historic Site Coordinator Joseph Smith from the Chickasaw Nation and Brian Mast from the Black Belt Museum at the University of West Alabama will present programs at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Tishomingo State Park Named One of The South’s Best State Parks
Tishomingo State Park Named One of The South’s Best State Parks
Located along the scenic Natchez Trace, Tishomingo State Park was recently featured in Southern Living Magazine as one of The South’s Best State Parks.
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on May 19, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.