Load Up the Wagons for Pioneer Day!

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Load Up the Wagons for Pioneer Day!

Pioneer Day is coming up on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.

Pioneer Day and Junior Ranger Program

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Pioneer Day and Junior Ranger Program

The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Highwaymen and Bandits: Samuel Mason and the Old Trace

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Highwaymen and Bandits: Samuel Mason and the Old Trace

In the early 1800s, the Natchez Trace was full of adventure, danger, and quite of few wily characters. Check out this historic, interesting story.

Paving Projects in Hinds and Madison Counties MS

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Paving Projects in Hinds and Madison Counties MS

Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that paving will begin June 2, 2015 on a section of the Parkway in Hinds and Madison Counties. Work will be done from milepost 77 (south of MS 467) to milepost 115 (north of MS 43).

Prairie Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway

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Prairie Walk at the Natchez Trace Parkway

Experience the history and ecology of the people, plants, and animals that are part of the Mississippi Blackland Prairie. Join a ranger on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chickasaw Village Site.

Natchez Trace Parkway Issues Request for Expressions of Interest in the Tupelo Homesteads

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Natchez Trace Parkway Issues Request for Expressions of Interest in the Tupelo Homesteads

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for the use of eight historic houses and their associated outbuildings at the Natchez Trace Parkway. The homes are located on the east side of Hwy 145 in Lee County, Mississi

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS SERVICE

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NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY EMPLOYEE CELEBRATES 40 YEARS SERVICE

The Natchez Trace Parkway presented an award for 40 years of federal service to Property Management Specialist Mary Brown.

National Bike Month on the Natchez Trace – Bike Safe!

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National Bike Month on the Natchez Trace – Bike Safe!

In honor of National Bike Month this May, it’s all about bicycle safety! The Natchez Trace Parkway Association through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, and the Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating by promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

French Camp Pioneer Day

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French Camp Pioneer Day

French Camp Pioneer Day–May 9, 2015. Arts & crafts vendors and demonstrators; gospel and bluegrass bands featuring The Guardians; square dancing; horse & buggy rides; kids’ carnival; family games; period costumes; food

Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burning at Chickasaw Village

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Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burning at Chickasaw Village

Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) in Lee County, MS between May 5 and May 8, 2015.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

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Natchez Parkway Staff Promote Bicycle Safety

With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety.

Natchez Trace Parkway: Find Your Park Wildlife Festival and BioBlitz

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Natchez Trace Parkway: Find Your Park Wildlife Festival and BioBlitz

Over 200 visitors took a step toward finding their park at the Natchez Trace Parkway at the Wildlife Festival and Bioblitz on Saturday, April 18, 2015.

Travel the Natchez Trace & Experience the Americana Music Triangle this National Travel & Tourism Week

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Travel the Natchez Trace & Experience the Americana Music Triangle this National Travel & Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week of this year is May 2 – May 10, and The Natchez Trace is thrilled to invite you to travel the beautiful and historic Parkway! We’re also encouraging you to check out a new musical adventure you are sure to love.

Americana Music Triangle Media Event Set for May 5

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Americana Music Triangle Media Event Set for May 5

The Muscle Shoals launch is May 5 at the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa in Florence. Tourism Director Lee Sentell will be on hand to talk about Alabama’s numerous contributions to the heart of the Triangle.

The Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi to Alabama

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The Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi to Alabama

While the Natchez Trace Parkway stretches from Natchez to Nashville, today we’ve complied a list of things to see and do just from Mississippi to Alabama.

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, May 2, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.