Adam wanted to do something big before school started. His criteria was something fun, challenging and at a location he enjoys. Armed with this information and knowing what a Tennessee history buff he is, his father immediately thought of The Natchez Trace Parkway.

April 12, 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the first shot fired at Fort Sumter—and the official start of the U.S. Civil War. For the next four years (through April 7, 2015), battlefields and historic sites will recognize the sesquicentennial with special activities, displays, and re-enactments.

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With all the beautiful scenery and history along the Natchez Trace Parkway, no wonder everyone loves it. But don’t take it from us… take it from our Facebook fans! See what they’re saying about the Natchez Trace.

With all the beautiful scenery and history along the Natchez Trace Parkway, no wonder everyone loves it. But don’t take it from us… take it from our Facebook fans! See what they’re saying about the Natchez Trace.

USA Today asked local experts to name one great scenic drive in each state and the District of Columbia in time for summer road tripping. The Natchez Trace Parkway was chosen in USA Today’s “51 Great Scenic Drives.”

In March 2011 the National Park Service put up a new split rail at a section of the Meriwether Lewis site to delineate the Old Trace along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

In 2009 the Natchez Trace Parkway began construction on a $3.5 million dollar rehabilitation project at the Meriwether Lewis death and burial site (Milepost 386).

An exciting expansion project at Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in Tupelo has just been announced!

The Natchez Trace Compact has a fresh look! We’ve launched our new website at www.scenictrace.com.