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Natchez Trace Parkway Horseback riding is just one example of activities available at the Parkway.
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Natchez Trace Parkway
Things To Do
Bicycling is popular in the Spring and Fall when temperatures are milder.

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The Parkway is a designated bicycle route.

Visitors can enjoy the Parkway through a variety of activities and special events.  Camping, biking, and Ranger led programs are among the most popular activities but hiking, horseback riding, and fishing are also available. There are special events that occur throughout the year that feature demonstrations and celebrate many aspects of American culture. Check our schedule of events for upcoming programs.



Don't forget that for some, the "thing to do" along the Natchez Trace Parkway is to relax and let the explorer in you take you to places that you may not have otherwise visited. Either the mystery of the mounds in Mississippi, the beauty of the waterfalls in Tennessee, or a summer rain shower in a cypress swamp could be the memory that stays with you after your time on the Natchez Trace Parkway. 

  **Natchez National Scenic Trail (Leipers Fork section) construction update: Due to construction on Highway 840, a section of the scenic trail in Tennessee has been temporarily rerouted around the construction zone (milepost 423.9 to 425.4). This construction project is expected to last about three years, and during this time riders and hikers should be aware of increased noise in the construction zone. Portions of the trail have been rerouted, and run very close to the roadway. Extra caution is advised. For more information please call 662-680-4014.**

 

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Double arch bridge at mile post 438 on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Did You Know?
The double arch bridge at milepost 438 on the Natchez Trace Parkway was completed in 1994 and received the Presidential Award for Design Excellence in 1995 for its innovative design. The bridge rises 155 feet above the valley and eliminates the need for spandrel columns.
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Last Updated: November 14, 2011 at 13:39 MST