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  • Sequestration Effects on the Parkway

    On March 1, 2013, the Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. Click the link to learn about visitor center, restroom, and services impacts. More »

  • Portion of National Scenic Trail Near Tupelo Closed to Hikers

    Part of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (NOT the Parkway) near Tupelo, MS, has been closed until 2015 due to construction under Tupelo's Major Thoroughfare Construction Project. Parkway travelers may expect delays, but no detours are expected. More »

Be A Junior Ranger

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Kids ages 6 and up can become a Junior Ranger at the Natchez Trace Parkway by completing the activities in the Junior Ranger Activity book. By completing activities like word searches, walking on a section of the Old Trace, or asking a park ranger about their job, kids will learn more about the Natchez Trace Parkway and move closer to earning their Junior Ranger badges.

 
Junior Chief Ranger Steven Wilbanks receives his certificate from Chief of Interpretation Terry Wildy.

New Junior Chief Ranger Steven Wilbanks receives his certificate from Chief of Interpretation Terry Wildy.

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Junior Ranger booklets can be picked up at one of our four visitor centers. Please click here for locations and updated hours.

If you'd rather, you can download a copy of the booklet here to start your activities as soon as you get on the Parkway. Completed booklets can be returned to any of the above locations.

Did You Know?

Mount Locust Inn along the Natchez Trace Parkway

The Mount Locust Inn and Plantation, dating back to the 1780's, is one of the oldest original structures along the Natchez Trace Parkway.