As part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park Program, fourth graders all across America are being invited to get out and enjoy our wonderful national parks.
Every Kid in a Park – A Year of Free National Park Access
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The National Park Service Releases Environmental Assessment on the Construction of a Trail Connecting the Craft Center and the Natchez Trace Parkway
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The National Park Service Releases Environmental Assessment on the Construction of a Trail Connecting the Craft Center and the Natchez Trace Parkway
The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to construct a pedestrian walkway between the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) and the Mississippi Craft Center.
4 Fun Ideas for Spending Labor Day on the Natchez Trace
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4 Fun Ideas for Spending Labor Day on the Natchez Trace
What are you doing this Labor Day? Here are our top 4 tips for a great extended weekend on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Natchez Trace Parkway Welcomes Fourth Grade Students Through Every Kid in a Park Initiative
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Natchez Trace Parkway Welcomes Fourth Grade Students Through Every Kid in a Park Initiative
New National Program Encourages Families and Classes to Visit National Parks TUPELO, MS: Natchez Trace Parkway invites all fourth grade students to visit the park as part of the White […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
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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 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Natchez Trace Parkway Initiates Public Comment Period for the Stabilization of Old Agency Road Environmental Assessment
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Natchez Trace Parkway Initiates Public Comment Period for the Stabilization of Old Agency Road Environmental Assessment
RIDGELAND, MS: The National Park Service, in cooperation with the City of Ridgeland, seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) of a project to stabilize Old Agency Road within […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
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Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2015.
Celebrate the NPS 99th Birthday on the Natchez Trace Parkway
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Celebrate the NPS 99th Birthday on the Natchez Trace Parkway
As the National Park Service reflects on its work over the last 100 hundred years, one of its projects, your Natchez Trace Parkway, is celebrating its own storied history!
Camping on the Natchez Trace: Why You’ll Love It
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Camping on the Natchez Trace: Why You’ll Love It
See why you’ll love camping on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Tupelo High School Cross Country Team Assists the Natchez Trace Parkway in Trail Improvements
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Tupelo High School Cross Country Team Assists the Natchez Trace Parkway in Trail Improvements
Members of the Tupelo High School (THS) cross-country team and Natchez Trace Parkway staff joined forces on the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail to create a safer railroad crossing for park visitors. The efforts of THS cross country coach Johnathan Begnaud and 51 student team members on Monday, August 3 will facilitate the reopening of the trail.
Natchez Trace Parkway News Release – Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program
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Natchez Trace Parkway News Release – Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Natchez Trace Named Top Must-See Destination in Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Named Top Must-See Destination in Mississippi
Only In Mississippi’s “Top 17 Places in Mississippi to See Before You Die” list puts The Natchez Trace as the #1 destination, along with multiple other spots dotted along this scenic byway.
Temporary Closure and Travel Advisory for the Yockanookany Section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
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Temporary Closure and Travel Advisory for the Yockanookany Section of Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
A partial closure of the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace Scenic Trail will be in effect from July 20, 2015 through July 31, 2015. The temporary closure is needed for repairs to a gas pipeline in this area.
Mystery on the Trace: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
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Mystery on the Trace: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
History is alive at every twist and turn on the Natchez Trace Parkway. One of the most interesting sites is the grave and monument of Meriwether Lewis, a man who met a mysterious demise along the Trace over 200 years ago.
Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program
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Dulcimer Day and Junior Ranger Program
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
Natchez Trace Parkway Voted Best Hiking Area in Mississippi
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Natchez Trace Parkway Voted Best Hiking Area in Mississippi
Looking for yet another reason to visit the historic Natchez Trace Parkway ? Well here’s one! The readers of Mississippi Magazine just voted the Natchez Trace as the Best Hiking Area/Destination in Mississippi!
The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets
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The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets
Play it again…and again…and again. On the Natchez Trace Parkway, a wealth of recreational assets makes for endlessly repeatable, all-season fun.
Celebrate Fourth of July 2015 on the Natchez Trace
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Celebrate Fourth of July 2015 on the Natchez Trace
Communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway are holding fun Fourth of July celebrations across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee!
