Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) between the dates of Saturday, February 9 and Friday, February 15 at the Blackbelt […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Operations: Post Furlough
While the Natchez Trace Parkway route was open during the government shutdown, we are happy to announce restrooms are now open and visitor centers are beginning to reopen! See full details […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Open During Shutdown
Yes! The Natchez Trace Parkway is still open for travelers during the government shutdown. Stretching 444 miles from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, the Trace can take you places you’ll […]
Controlled Burning Along the Natchez Trace Parkway
TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) on Tuesday, December 18 and Wednesday, December 19 at the Blackbelt Overlook (milepost 252) […]
Natchez Trace Parkway is Hiring
The Natchez Trace Parkway is hiring temporary tractor operators and maintenance workers for next summer’s mowing season.
Natchez Trace Parkway Requests Civic Engagement for Scenic Impact Mitigation of Stephens Valley Development near Franklin, TN
The National Park Service (NPS) requests civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Over and Under the Snow”
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 8 at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.”
The Blackland Prairie Section of the National Scenic Trail Re-Opens
A small portion of the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail from Lakeshire Drive to Highway 78/I-22 has been re-opened (milepost 263.3 to 263.8).
Natchez Trace Parkway Staff and Visitors Identify Gravesite of Formerly Enslaved Person from the Mount Locust Plantation
With the help of volunteer researchers, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff members have identified the gravesite of Paris Martin, who was an enslaved person at the Mount Locust Plantation before the Civil War.
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 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 1 at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS.
