Visitation Numbers for the Natchez Trace Parkway are Released
TUPELO, MS: Acting Superintendent Laura Perdices stated from January through July 2019, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an overall slight decrease in the number of recreational visits. “An average of […]
Pilot Project to Add Rumble Strips to Improve Motor Road Safety
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) seeks public comments November 18 through December 20, 2019 on a proposal to install audible pavement markings form milepost 291 to 331 in […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Announces a Short-Term Closure for Bridge Repair near Houston, MS
CHICKASAW COUNTY, MS– Natchez Trace Parkway officials will implement a temporary closure of the motor road between mileposts 230.5 and 239.2 (near Houston, MS) starting Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at […]
The Natchez Trace String Band to Perform at the Parkway Information Cabin
RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on November 16, 2019, from 9:30 am […]
Yockanookany Section Trail Closure
RIDGELAND, MS: The Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use effective immediately, due to safety concerns with trail bridges and boardwalks. The trail […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Read with a Ranger Program: “Big Night for Salamanders”
TUPELO, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at […]
The Natchez Trace Parkway Announces Seasonal Closure of the Meriwether Lewis Site Information Center
HOHENWALD, TN – The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center for the season on November 10, 2019. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, […]
Natchez Trace Parkway Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month with Art Exhibit and Film
TUPELO, MS: During the month of November, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host special programs to celebrate American Indian Heritage month at the Parkway Visitor Center. An art exhibit and […]
Fire Restriction Update at Natchez Trace Parkway
OCTOBER 15, 2019: The statewide burn ban for Mississippi has been lifted due to recent rainfall. However, several county-wide burn bans are still in place that may affect visitors to […]
Campfire Ban Lifted at the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama
TUPELO, MS: The Natchez Trace Parkway has lifted the campfire ban on Parkway property in Alabama and Tennessee due to recent rainfall and reduced fire danger as of October 11, […]
