Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Madison County, MS on December 10 and 11, 2014.
Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burn Madison County, MS
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Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burn Madison County, MS
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Natchez Trace Parkway – Controlled Burn Madison County, MS
Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Madison County, MS on December 10 and 11, 2014.
November Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
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November Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a significant increase in November recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 747,606 people used the Parkway in November compared to 505,759 who were counted in 2013.”
Celebrate the Holidays Along the Natchez Trace
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Celebrate the Holidays Along the Natchez Trace
It’s Christmastime along the Natchez Trace Parkway! Eighteen beautiful communities dot the 444-mile scenic byway, and there are plenty of exciting holiday events for one and all.
Natchez Trace Parkway Ridgeland Information Cabin Restroom Closure
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Natchez Trace Parkway Ridgeland Information Cabin Restroom Closure
Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the restroom located at the Ridgeland Information Cabin, at milepost 102.4, is closed until further notice.
October Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
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October Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
“The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a significant increase in October recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 747,606 people used the Parkway in October compared to 546,421 who were counted in 2013.”
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, December 6, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
2014 Natchez Trace Parkway Fall Foliage Photos
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2014 Natchez Trace Parkway Fall Foliage Photos
The terrain along the Natchez Trace Parkway changes from 70 to 1,100 feet in elevation and passes through 5 degrees of latitude. It is one of the most beautiful drives for viewing fall foliage, and we can prove it. Actually, our travelers can prove it…
Buy Locally this Holiday Season
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Buy Locally this Holiday Season
It’s that time of year for gift giving, and communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway have wonderful local shops where you can do all of your Christmas shopping!
Timberland Park is Open for Fun in Williamson County, Tennessee
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Timberland Park is Open for Fun in Williamson County, Tennessee
More than 14 years ago Williamson County got a hold of 74 acres adjacent to the Natchez Trace Parkway. Now, the county has finished transforming what was once declared surplus property into a public park that all visitors can enjoy.
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, November 22, 2014. The presentations will show the challenges faced, and creative solutions developed, by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840.
The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Shirley Scott as the Volunteer of the Year
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The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Shirley Scott as the Volunteer of the Year
The Natchez Trace Parkway awarded the annual “Steve Ritter Volunteer of the Year Award” to Tupelo-area volunteer Shirley Scott on Friday, October 17, 2014.
Tupelo – Mississippi Longtime Governor John Marshall Stone to Make Re-Election Speech
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Tupelo – Mississippi Longtime Governor John Marshall Stone to Make Re-Election Speech
Dr. Ben Earl Kitchens, MD, as Governor John Marshall Stone, will be in Tupelo from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area (MHNHA) Exhibit Center located at 398 E. Main Street. As Governor Stone, he will announce his 1889 plea for re-election to his third term as governor.
Why More People are Visiting the Natchez Trace Parkway
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Why More People are Visiting the Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway saw a significant jump in the number of visitors last month compared to September 2013… and there’s a reason for it! See why more people are discovering and visiting the Natchez Trace.
1st Annual Christmas Tour Hohenwald Historic District
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1st Annual Christmas Tour Hohenwald Historic District
Lewis County Historical Society in Hohenwald, Tennessee, is organizing the 1st Annual Christmas Tour of Hohenwald’s Historic District, on Saturday, December 6.
September Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
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September Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway is Released
The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a significant increase in September recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser.
Youth Rehab Tennessee Trails
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Youth Rehab Tennessee Trails
A crew of 16 Southwest Conservation Corp (SCC) crews came from across the country to work on the National Scenic Trail at the Natchez Trace Parkway this fall. Most crew members reside in Tucson, AZ, and other parts of the country.
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, November 1, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.
