Natchez Trace Named Top Must-See Destination in Mississippi
Only In Mississippi’s “Top 17 Places in Mississippi to See Before You Die” list puts The Natchez Trace as the #1 destination, along with multiple other spots dotted along this scenic byway.
Mystery on the Trace: The Death of Meriwether Lewis
History is alive at every twist and turn on the Natchez Trace Parkway. One of the most interesting sites is the grave and monument of Meriwether Lewis, a man who met a mysterious demise along the Trace over 200 years ago.
Natchez Trace Parkway Voted Best Hiking Area in Mississippi
Looking for yet another reason to visit the historic Natchez Trace Parkway ? Well here’s one! The readers of Mississippi Magazine just voted the Natchez Trace as the Best Hiking Area/Destination in Mississippi!
The Natchez Trace Parkway: a Wealth of Recreational Assets
Play it again…and again…and again. On the Natchez Trace Parkway, a wealth of recreational assets makes for endlessly repeatable, all-season fun.
Celebrate Fourth of July 2015 on the Natchez Trace
Communities along the Natchez Trace Parkway are holding fun Fourth of July celebrations across Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee!
Load Up the Wagons for Pioneer Day!
Pioneer Day is coming up on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center.
Highwaymen and Bandits: Samuel Mason and the Old Trace
In the early 1800s, the Natchez Trace was full of adventure, danger, and quite of few wily characters. Check out this historic, interesting story.
National Bike Month on the Natchez Trace – Bike Safe!
In honor of National Bike Month this May, it’s all about bicycle safety! The Natchez Trace Parkway Association through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, and the Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating by promoting bicycle visibility and safety.
Travel the Natchez Trace & Experience the Americana Music Triangle this National Travel & Tourism Week
National Travel and Tourism Week of this year is May 2 – May 10, and The Natchez Trace is thrilled to invite you to travel the beautiful and historic Parkway! We’re also encouraging you to check out a new musical adventure you are sure to love.
The Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi to Alabama
While the Natchez Trace Parkway stretches from Natchez to Nashville, today we’ve complied a list of things to see and do just from Mississippi to Alabama.