National Park Service Units Create $447 Million in Economic Benefits for the State of Mississippi
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 11,375,658 visitors to Mississippi’s National Park Service units in 2016 spent $390 million in local communities. That spending supported 5,580 jobs in the state and had a cumulative benefit to the local economies of $447 million.
Natchez Trace Parkway Tourism Created $142 Million in Local Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,891,315 visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2016 spent $142 million in the communities near the Parkway, which supported 1,907 jobs in the local areas. Because the Parkway extends through three states, the NPS has calculated that 80% of the spending is in Mississippi, 13% in Tennessee, and 7% in Alabama.
Hiking Advisory: Feral Hog Activity
This spring, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) officials and visitors have witnesses increased feral hog activity from milepost 0-40. The number of feral hogs is on the rise statewide and directly correlates to more sightings along the Parkway.
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” bringing well-deserved attention and recognition to public safety telecommunicators who are invaluable to the emergency response teams.
Natchez Trace Parkway Unveils American Indian Wayside Exhibits at Colbert Ferry
The Natchez Trace Parkway will partner with the Chickasaw Nation and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association to celebrate the unveiling of the American Indian themed wayside exhibits. The event takes place at Colbert Ferry on April 27, 2017 at 10 am.
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Nature Bingo”
TUPELO, MS: Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, April 15, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
Natchez Trace Parkway Presents Junior Ranger Program “Beavers: Making a Splash”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beavers: Making a Splash” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 10:00 am.
Celebrate National Park Week: Bioblitz and Wildlife Weekend Festival
In celebration of the National Park Service’s National Park Week, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival at the Tupelo Visitor Center on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 9:30 am-4:00 pm.
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Pitter Patter”
The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center.
