Natchez Trace CompactThe Natchez Trace is more than a just scenic drive. It’s the ultimate place to camp, hike, and discover nature and wildlife. Whether you’re an avid outdoor explorer seeking adventure, or a parent looking to plan a family-friendly weekend trip, there are many recreational opportunities on the historic Trace.
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Effective immediately, officials have closed the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road between the northern terminus at Highway 100 (milepost 442) to Highway 46 (milepost 429), Pinewood Road in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. The closure is necessary due to snow and a winter storm advisory forecast of freezing rain. The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time. Parkway officials will work to reopen the area as soon as possible.
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Predator or Prey: Guess Who Has Talons” a new Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:00 am.
The Natchez Trace Parkway cautions visitors about pavement problems in the Mississippi section of the Parkway. Extreme drought over the late summer caused severe cracking and movement of the parkway motor road surface in many areas.
The Dan Overly Boardwalk in Ridgeland connects the Mississippi Craft Center and the Natchez Trace Parkway. The boardwalk provides access to the cultural, historical and recreational assets of the Natchez Trace/Reservoir area.
This fall, the Natchez Trace Parkway partnered with the Southeast Conservation Corps to accomplish much needed trail improvements for the Jeff Busby and the Yockanookany Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
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, January 7, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
A traveler advisory is in effect for a large portion of north Mississippi and the southern sections of west Tennessee from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Freezing fog has developed, and the below freezing temperatures during the early morning hours could cause some slick road conditions especially on elevated surfaces.
The Natchez Trace Parkway presented federal service awards to Maintenance Mechanic’s George McBride (45 years) and Forrest McCrary (40 years).
Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. The Lakeside prescribed fire in Lee County, MS and the Blackbelt Prairie prescribed fire in Pontotoc County, MS will help to restore native black prairie and reduce vegetation along the parkway boundary that could burn in a wildfire.
Motorist traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway from I-20 to Highway 43 last week may have noticed an increased presence of law enforcement rangers.
Beginning Wednesday, December 14, the Mount Locust Site along the Natchez Trace Parkway begins winter operating hours. Hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday through Sunday and closed Monday through Thursday.
Check out these 3 reasons why the Natchez Trace Parkway is great for visiting during the winter months!
Due to recent rainfall, the Natchez Trace Parkway will rescind all restrictions on open fires effective December 12, 2016 at midnight.
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Beginning Monday, December 5, 2016, Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers will conduct saturation patrols from I-20 north to Highway 43. A saturation patrol is a concentrated enforcement effort that targets aggressive drivers by observing moving violations such as reckless driving, tailgating, illegal passing, and speeding.
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.”
