TUPELO, MS: The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a wetland and floodplain Statement of Findings (SOF) that analyzes impacts of a bank stabilization project at Chiwapa Creek (milepost 253, Lee County, Mississippi). The purpose of the project is to remove an island sandbar within the creek that causes water diversion and increased streambank erosion, and to mitigate existing erosion of the streambank using rip rap/rock. This SOF documents compliance with Executive Orders 11988 and 11990, which govern protection of wetlands and management of floodplains.

TUPELO, MS – 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, March 1, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for the Natchez Trace Parkway from Jackson, MS (milepost 100) to the Alabama state line (milepost 310).

The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and advisories for these areas. A mixture of sleet, freezing rain, ice and snow can be expected beginning Monday evening and extending into Tuesday evening. The greatest area of impact on the Parkway is expected to be between Kosciusko, MS and Tupelo, MS.

TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for the Natchez Trace Parkway from mile post 100 at Jackson, MS south to mile post 0 at Natchez, MS. The National Weather Service in Jackson, MS has issued a winter weather advisory for accumulating snow and sleet; which is in effect until 5:00 PM this afternoon.

TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for the Natchez Trace Parkway from mile post 340 (Tennessee/Alabama line) north.

NATCHEZ, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a Junior Ranger Day at the Mount Locust Information Center on Monday, February 17, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Junior Rangers will have the opportunity to earn their Junior Ranger Badge, or Junior Boatman Patch by participating in different activities.

TUPELO, MS: A traveler advisory remains in effect for the Natchez Trace Parkway from mile post 40 (Port Gibson) south.

TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS on January 30 and January 31. The prescribed fires are […]

NATCHEZ, MS: A traveler advisory is in effect for southern portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway, effective immediately on Tuesday, January 28 through Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

On the third Saturday of each month, The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Welcome Center is open to the public and will host a presentation from Sanctuary staff at 2:30. On Saturday, February 15, join us as we take a look at Tarra at forty and share some highlights from her recent past.

As a result of winter weather conditions, the Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travelers advisory for sections of the Parkway in Adams County in Mississippi. The Parkway is experiencing […]

TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct four prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS and Pontotoc County, MS between the dates of January 21 and January 24.

TUPELO, MS – 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, February 1, 2014, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi.

TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Lee County, MS between the dates of January 15 and January 17.