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 2, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, October 26, 2013
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to […]
Government Shutdown Forces Closure of Natchez Trace Parkway Facilities
Tupelo, MS – Because of the shutdown of the federal government caused by the lapse in appropriations, the National Park Service (NPS) has closed all 401 national parks, including the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Parkway motor road remains open, but no government facilities are available. All restrooms, visitor centers, sites, campgrounds, etc. are closed. Law enforcement Rangers remain on-duty for protection of Parkway resources and to ensure public safety, and visitors are reminded that they are not to enter a closed or barricaded area of the park. The closure will remain in effect until the government reopens.
Environmental Assessment Available for Proposed Rice Road Extension
The National Park Service announces the availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed extension of Rice Road (Madison County, MS). This project seeks to extend Rice Road and create an associated multi-use trail to the west of U.S. Highway 51 in Ridgeland. This extension would provide access to the northern portion of the planned Ridgeland City Center development, requiring a right-of-way of approximately 0.7 acres on NPS land.
The Natchez Trace Parkway to Offer Photography Program
TUPELO, MS: To celebrate National Public Lands Day, the Natchez Trace
Parkway will offer an interactive photography program at the Chickasaw
Village Site (milepost 261.8 near Tupelo, Mississippi) on Saturday,
September 28, 2013, at 8:00 a.m.
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, October 5, 2013, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at […]
Pioneer Day at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center – September 28, 2013
The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will perform living history demonstrations that show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Tupelo, MS: To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 21, 2013. […]
Night Hike at the Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS: Join a park ranger on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi) for a […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Begins Repairing Parkway Bridge Over US 82, Webster County, Mississippi
Natchez Trace Parkway Begins Repairing Parkway Bridge Over US 82, Webster County, Mississippi Tupelo, MS – Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that repairs on the bridge over US 82 near Mathiston, […]
