https://www.nps.gov/natr News releases from Natchez Trace Parkway. en-us https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-s-double-arch-bridge-to-close-for-construction.htm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:22:00 EST On April 15, Natchez Trace Parkway will close Double Arch Bridge near Nashville and begin construction to install a permanent pedestrian safety barrier. The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until spring 2027. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-s-double-arch-bridge-to-close-for-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ridgeland-firing-range-comment-period.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:47:00 EST On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Ridgeland Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ridgeland-firing-range-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/port-gibson-firing-range-comment-period.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:37:00 EST On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Port Gibson Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/port-gibson-firing-range-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-storm-2026-to-impact-travel.htm Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:09:00 EST The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between TN Highway 46 (milepost 429) and the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 8 PM Central Standard Time today, Jan. 23. Additional closures along the parkway may occur during the storm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-storm-2026-to-impact-travel.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025_detour_update.htm Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:06:00 EST Construction-related closure of the Natchez Trace Parkway between Mississippi Highway 413 (milepost 181) and U.S. Highway 82 (milepost 204) in Choctaw and Webster counties will remain in effect longer than originally anticipated. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025_detour_update.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025-11-17-fire-season.htm Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:23:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct prescribed burns along the Natchez Trace Parkway beginning November 17. Fire season along the parkway will run until May 2026. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025-11-17-fire-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-in-choctaw-and-webster-counties.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:51:00 EST On Monday, June 9 at 2 p.m., the National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway from Mississippi Highway 413 (MP 181) to U.S. Highway 82 (MP 204) in Choctaw and Webster counties in Mississippi. The last night to camp at Jeff Busby campground is Sunday, June 8. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-in-choctaw-and-webster-counties.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/different-road-different-ride.htm Mon, 19 May 2025 09:50:00 EST As warmer temperatures return and motorcycle riders take to the scenic byways of the South, the Natchez Trace Parkway is joining the National Park Service’s “Different Road, Different Ride” campaign this May to highlight motorcycle safety during Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/different-road-different-ride.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/i-55-construction.htm Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:21:00 EST On March 4, 2025, the National Park Service will begin mill and overlay asphalt repair work on the ramps from Natchez Trace Parkway to Interstate Highway 55 resulting in nightly closures. Closures will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. as work progresses, starting with the north bound on-ramp the evening of Tuesday, March 4. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/i-55-construction.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close-for-rehabilitation.htm Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:44:00 EST On February 10, 2025, the National Park Service will begin rehabilitation work on the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Four separate sections of the trail will close as work progresses. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close-for-rehabilitation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025-natr-rx-fires.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 04:17:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning January 22. Weather permitting, fire operations will occur throughout the months of February and March. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2025-natr-rx-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-2025.htm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:00:00 EST The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 46 (milepost 429) to the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 10 PM CST today January 9, 2025. Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) in Tupelo, Mississippi will have a delayed opening tomorrow, January 10, 2025. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/john-coffee-bridge-ea-open-for-comment.htm Wed, 20 Nov 2024 05:04:00 EST The National Park Service seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the replacement of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge (Tennessee River Bridge) along the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/john-coffee-bridge-ea-open-for-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closeure-francine-2024.htm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:59:00 EST The National Park Service will close Rocky Springs Campground in Claiborne County and the grounds of Mount Locust Inn in Jefferson County by sunset today, September 10, 2024. Additional locations along the parkway may close during incoming Tropical Storm Francine.  https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closeure-francine-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-natr-2024.htm Fri, 30 Aug 2024 11:07:00 EST This Labor Day weekend, follow these five tips while traveling Natchez Trace Parkway https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/labor-day-weekend-natr-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hazard-trees-2024.htm Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:00 EST On August 26, work will begin to fell hazardous trees along Natchez Trace Parkway in Clinton, Ridgeland, and Madison, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hazard-trees-2024.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motorcyclist-s-safety-is-everyone-s-safety.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 08:50:00 EST This month marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety Is Everyone’s Safety. Motorcycle safety is an ongoing responsibility for all road users on Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motorcyclist-s-safety-is-everyone-s-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-comments-for-a-wetlands-statement-of-findings.htm Fri, 05 Apr 2024 05:49:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on a wetlands statement of finding (WSOF) for a revetment project for bank stabilization of Lindsey Creek at a pipeline crossing Natchez Trace Parkway near Clinton, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-comments-for-a-wetlands-statement-of-findings.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2024-spring-prescribed-fires.htm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:45:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning today. Weather permitting, burn operations will occur throughout the month of March. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2024-spring-prescribed-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2024-seek-info.htm Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:35:00 EST National Park Service law enforcement rangers are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run collision on Natchez Trace Parkway.  https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2024-seek-info.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mut-extension-ea.htm Tue, 30 Jan 2024 07:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to construct an extension of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Jackson, Mississippi. The EA analyzes the impacts of the construction and use of the proposed 2.5-mile trail extension. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mut-extension-ea.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-natchez-trace-parkway-to-close-ahead-of-winter-storms.htm Sun, 14 Jan 2024 04:00:00 EST The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway south of Nashville, Tennessee between milepost 429 and 442 at approximately 7 PM Sunday. Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi will close at noon today. Additional sections of the parkway may close during the storms. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-natchez-trace-parkway-to-close-ahead-of-winter-storms.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-socioeconomic-research-released.htm Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:53:00 EST The National Park Service released the 2022 Socioeconomic Research of Natchez Trace Parkway report. The report focuses on park visitors. It develops a deeper understanding of who visits the Parkway and what they do during their visit. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-socioeconomic-research-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-open-near-tupelo-mississippi.htm Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:03:00 EST The closed section of Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 239.2 (near Highway 32) to Milepost 256.9 (Near Highway 6), has reopened to traffic. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-open-near-tupelo-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/nine-plead-guilty.htm Mon, 04 Dec 2023 08:37:00 EST Nine defendants pled guilty on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023 to impaired driving offenses on the Natchez Trace Parkway in the Northern District of Mississippi. These convictions stemmed from the defendants operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/nine-plead-guilty.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-asks-travelers-to-drive-safe-the-park-way.htm Fri, 17 Nov 2023 04:30:00 EST Today, the National Park Service released a series of videos encouraging travelers to “Drive safe, the park way.” The three-part series will prepare travelers to experience the parkway safely throughout the year. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-asks-travelers-to-drive-safe-the-park-way.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-11-09-campfire-ban.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:22:00 EST TUPELO, Miss. — The National Park Service is implementing a ban on campfires and charcoal use at Natchez Trace Parkway due to the current drought and high fire danger.  Effective immediately, all campfires and charcoal use are banned on parkway property, including the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby, and Meriwether Lewis; the designated bicycle campgrounds, and all picnic areas along the parkway.  https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-11-09-campfire-ban.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-united-states-citizenship-and-immigration-services-celebrate-the-naturalization-of-19-new-united-states-citizens-at-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:24:00 EST Today, Natchez Trace Parkway, in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, hosted a naturalization ceremony in honor of Citizenship Day and Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2023). Nineteen candidates from countries of origin around the world became new American citizens on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:30 AM. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-united-states-citizenship-and-immigration-services-celebrate-the-naturalization-of-19-new-united-states-citizens-at-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/40-mile-project-benefits-visitors.htm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:01:00 EST Officials from the National Park Service (NPS) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) this week celebrated the completion of a 40-mile roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements project along Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) in Alabama and Mississippi. The Parkway is one of the nation’s most visited national parks with 6 million annual visitors who enjoy the scenic drive, historic sites and recreational activities in communities along the parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/40-mile-project-benefits-visitors.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/open-near-cherokee.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:13:00 EST The closed section of Natchez Trace Parkway, between MP 320.4 (Highway 72) to MP 326.2 (North Pike Road), has reopened to traffic. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/open-near-cherokee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tourism-to-natchez-trace-parkway-contributes-474-million-to-local-economy.htm Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:20:00 EST Tupelo, MS – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $640 million. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tourism-to-natchez-trace-parkway-contributes-474-million-to-local-economy.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-08-21-commercial-vehicles.htm Mon, 21 Aug 2023 12:31:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway Park Rangers pulled over a carnival convoy on July 25, 2023.   https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-08-21-commercial-vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/section-of-parkway-to-be-closed-for-paving.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:52:00 EST Beginning August 16, a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed for paving and embankment repairs from Milepost 239 - 251. A Signed detour from Highway 32 (MP 239.2) to Highway 6 (MP 256.9) will be in place. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/section-of-parkway-to-be-closed-for-paving.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-08-07-public-assistance.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2023 07:15:00 EST KOSCIUSKO, Miss. – The Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers are asking for the public’s help in locating and identifying a driver involved in a Hit-and-Run collision. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-08-07-public-assistance.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-tupelo-and-brices-cross-roads-national-battlefield-sites.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:56:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is partnering with the Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC) to rehabilitate the Tupelo and Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield sites located in Lee County, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rehabilitation-of-tupelo-and-brices-cross-roads-national-battlefield-sites.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-7-10-bridge-paving.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2023 09:30:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on a proposed framework for addressing future road and bridge paving and rehabilitation projects on the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-7-10-bridge-paving.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-6-12_undercover-operation-results-in-two-arrests.htm Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:04:00 EST Two men apprehended for illicit sexual activity. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-6-12_undercover-operation-results-in-two-arrests.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-06-09-safety-check.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2023 06:08:00 EST Park Rangers conducted safety checkpoints allowing our officers to educate the drivers and enforce violations they encounter.. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-06-09-safety-check.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-05-31-chisha-foka-comment-period.htm Thu, 01 Jun 2023 06:10:00 EST Announcement for public comment period for the extension of Chisha Foka Trail to the existing Osburn Stand at milepost 93.5. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-05-31-chisha-foka-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-2-28-spring-prescribed-fires.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2023 08:34:00 EST The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning in March. Weather permitting, burn operations will occur between March 11 and April 15. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2023-2-28-spring-prescribed-fires.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-releases-2022-law-enforcement-statistics.htm Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:38:00 EST National Park Service park rangers made 8,557 traffic stops on Natchez Trace Parkway last year. The traffic stops resulted in 6,428 citations and 266 arrests. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-releases-2022-law-enforcement-statistics.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-closed.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:36:00 EST Sections of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi will be closed to the public as National Park Service crews remove, trim and mow vegetation along the trail. The work will be completed in sections and the temporary closures will move as work progresses. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-closed.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-double-arch-bridge.htm Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:55:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Double Arch Bridge Safety Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA) to install a permanent safety barrier to deter suicide at the bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway in Williamson County, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/finding-of-no-significant-impact-for-double-arch-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/john-coffee-memorial-bridge-reopens.htm Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:17:00 EST The National Park Service has reopened the section of Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 326 to Milepost 336, including John Coffee Memorial Bridge. Final audible stripe placement and shoulder grading is still underway in this section of parkway. Travelers should be aware of mobile construction zones and potential single lane closures. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/john-coffee-memorial-bridge-reopens.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-input-on-john-coffee-memorial-bridge-project.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public feedback on the John Coffee Memorial Bridge Replacement or Rehabilitation project along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), six miles north of Cherokee, Alabama. A 30-day civic engagement period will be open from Oct. 25 to Nov. 28, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-input-on-john-coffee-memorial-bridge-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-near-tennessee-river-to-close-for-repairs.htm Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:45:00 EST The National Park Service will close a section of Natchez Trace Parkway including the John Coffee Memorial Bridge at 8 PM, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The bridge is located 6 miles north of Cherokee, Alabama and spans the Tennessee River. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-near-tennessee-river-to-close-for-repairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/stories-connected-to-john-coffee-memorial-bridge.htm Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:09:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking input from the public for an ethnographic study of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway. The purpose of the study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge and surrounding area as the Parkway initiates a project to repair or replace the bridge. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/stories-connected-to-john-coffee-memorial-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2022-09-07-labor-day-checkpoints.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:36:00 EST In an effort to make Labor Day weekend safer for national park visitors, Natchez Trace Parkway rangers and other local law enforcement agencies conducted a series of traffic safety checkpoints over the weekend. The checkpoints resulted in ten arrests for impaired driving. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2022-09-07-labor-day-checkpoints.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/nashville-man-issued-multiple-citations-for-graffiti.htm Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:12:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) rangers cited a man caught in the act of spray painting the TN 96 bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway. The 20-year-old man from Nashville, Tennessee was spotted by a NPS employee, who reported it to law enforcement officers. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/nashville-man-issued-multiple-citations-for-graffiti.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/funding-to-rehabilitate-83-miles-of-the-parkway.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:19:00 EST Through funding from the Great American Outdoors Act’s (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund and Federal Highway Administration’s National Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects (NSFLTP) Program, the National Park Service (NPS) will receive approximately $130.6 million to rehabilitate 83 miles of Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/funding-to-rehabilitate-83-miles-of-the-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-safety-barrier-to-be-installed.htm Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:00 EST On June 6, 2022, the National Park Service (NPS) will begin construction of a temporary safety barrier on Double Arch Bridge (Milepost 438) near Nashville, Tennessee. Motorists and bicyclists should expect one-lane closures, 10-to-15-minute traffic delays, and Birdsong Hollow pullout to be closed. The bridge will be closed to pedestrians and hikers for the project duration. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-safety-barrier-to-be-installed.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/double-arch-bridge-comment-period.htm Mon, 16 May 2022 05:00:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) seeks the public’s input on an environmental assessment (EA) to install a permanent safety barrier to deter suicide at the Double Arch bridge on Natchez Trace Parkway in Williamson County, Tennessee. The comment period will be open from May 16 to June 17, 2022. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/double-arch-bridge-comment-period.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-fires-april-2022.htm Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 EST The National Park Service will be conducting prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway the rest of this week. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-fires-april-2022.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-closures-implemented-on-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 EST Beginning at 3 p.m. CST Natchez Trace Parkway will close from Collinwood, TN (Milepost 355) all the way to the northern terminus in Nashville (Milepost 444). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-closures-implemented-on-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closures-due-to-winter-weather-advisory.htm Wed, 05 Jan 2022 10:30:00 EST A winter weather advisory has been issued for Natchez Trace Parkway from Tupelo, MS to Nashville, TN beginning Thursday. Mid-morning on Thursday, the Parkway will close from Collinwood, TN (Milepost 355) to Highway 64, (Milepost 370) and from Highway 46 /Pinewood Rd. (Milepost 429) to the northern terminus in Nashville. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closures-due-to-winter-weather-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-closed-from-hwy-46-to-the-northern-terminus.htm Sun, 02 Jan 2022 11:09:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from HWY 46 in Tennessee (near Milepost 429) to the Northern Terminus in Nashville due to winter weather conditions. The road will remain closed until snow and ice have cleared from the motor road. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-closed-from-hwy-46-to-the-northern-terminus.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reopens-from-milepost-262-to-266.htm Thu, 23 Dec 2021 10:46:00 EST The section of Natchez Trace Parkway from Milepost 262 to 266 near Tupelo, MS is scheduled to reopen this afternoon. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reopens-from-milepost-262-to-266.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/early-morning-traffic-safety-checkpoint-results-in-40-citations-and-10-arrests.htm Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:18:00 EST Tuesday morning Natchez Trace park rangers and Mississippi Highway Patrol troopers conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the City of Tupelo. Over 1000 vehicles were screened in a five-hour period. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/early-morning-traffic-safety-checkpoint-results-in-40-citations-and-10-arrests.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-close-colbert-ferry-for-paving.htm Fri, 03 Dec 2021 09:33:00 EST On Monday, December 6, 2021, Colbert Ferry, Milepost 327.3, on Natchez Trace Parkway will close for paving. The Colbert Ferry boat ramp area and access roads will be closed for one week while construction crews pave the area. The comfort station nearest to the Parkway will remain open. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-close-colbert-ferry-for-paving.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close.htm Tue, 30 Nov 2021 07:54:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway will begin pavement preservation work on a section of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Ridgeland, MS, on December 1, 2021. The trail will be closed from the Southern Terminus (Milepost 95.9) to the Choctaw Agency pullout (Milepost 100.7). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/paving-projects-in-mississippi-and-alabama-result-in-detours.htm Sat, 09 Oct 2021 14:24:00 EST Two new detours along Natchez Trace Parkway will take effect in Mississippi and Alabama later this month. Phase Two, of the ongoing paving project near Tupelo, MS, Milepost (MP) 262 to 266, is scheduled to begin the week of October 11, 2021. A new multiphase project near the Mississippi/Alabama border, Milepost 293 to 337, will begin in late October. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/paving-projects-in-mississippi-and-alabama-result-in-detours.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-from-mp-257-to-262.htm Thu, 15 Jul 2021 05:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway and nearby Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail will close to all traffic including vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians beginning July 19, 2021. A detour will be implemented from Milepost 257 to 262. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-from-mp-257-to-262.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/douglas-neighbor-announced-as-superintendent-of-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Douglas “Doug” Neighbor as the new superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site and Tupelo National Battlefield, effective Aug. 15. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/douglas-neighbor-announced-as-superintendent-of-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/healthy-hometown-award.htm Wed, 05 May 2021 07:27:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway has partnered with the Southeast Conservation Corps to improve Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail sections and increase stewardship awareness. Last week, with a generous donation from the City of Tupelo through the Healthy Hometown Award, the crew rehabilitated the raised boardwalk near Chickasaw Village. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/healthy-hometown-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mele-firing-range.htm Mon, 26 Apr 2021 05:38:00 EST HOHENWALD, TN – The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability for public review of the draft Engineering Evaluation/ Cost Analysis (EE/CA) report for the Meriwether Lewis Firing Range Site. The former firing range is located on the north side of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 378. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mele-firing-range.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2021-04-16-parkway-reopen.htm Fri, 16 Apr 2021 13:44:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is open to through traffic from Milepost 115 to 135. Riverbend, Cypress Swamp, and a section of the Yockanookany trail remain closed at this time. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2021-04-16-parkway-reopen.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2021-2-25-hazardous-tree-cleanup.htm Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:27:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway is asking motorists to watch out for work crews and hazards in the roadway as winter storm clean-up continues. Workers have cleared over 200 downed trees. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2021-2-25-hazardous-tree-cleanup.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/family-of-six-stranded-overnight.htm Thu, 18 Feb 2021 11:50:00 EST A family of six travelling on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 145 was stranded overnight. A fallen tree caused their trailer to become stuck. The driver unhooked the trailer and continued driving. The vehicle slid off the roadway forcing the family to spend the night on the Parkway. With the assistance Leake County volunteer fire department, the family was rescued around noon today.   https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/family-of-six-stranded-overnight.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-travel-advisory.htm Wed, 17 Feb 2021 04:16:00 EST A travel advisory is in effect for the entire Natchez Trace Parkway. Ice and snow are accumulating rapidly. Rangers are reporting hazardous conditions on the entire 444 miles of motor road and are advising travelers to stay off the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-travel-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/additional-sections-closed-due-to-severe-weather.htm Sun, 14 Feb 2021 10:54:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Mileposts 0 to 152, 355 to 370, and 429 to 442 due to severe weather and icy conditions. Additional closures are anticipated as the severe weather moves along the Parkway. National Park Service rangers are advising individuals to avoid traveling, especially on any section of the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/additional-sections-closed-due-to-severe-weather.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-winter-weather-advisory.htm Sat, 13 Feb 2021 10:26:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travel advisory from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN due to adverse winter weather. The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed from Milepost 429 – 442. We anticipate further closures as conditions deteriorate.  https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-winter-weather-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-be-conducted-along-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:21:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct several prescribed fires in Mississippi over the next two months. As soon as Friday, January 29, fire crews will start burning areas that they have prepared over the winter months. During prescribed fire operations, smoke warning signs will be placed along the Parkway as a precaution. Motorists should reduce speed significantly when smoke is visible in the area. Reduce speed to a maximum of 30 mph, turn on headlights, and stay alert. There may be short term closures of trails and picnic sites during the burns. Please be aware of park rangers, firefighting personnel, and equipment along the roadway and mow line. If visibility falls below 500 feet (150 m), the Parkway may be temporarily closed until smoke has cleared. Some smoke may be visible for several days after initial prescribed fire operations. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-fires-to-be-conducted-along-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-vehicles-strike-fallen-tree-resulting-in-driver-fatality.htm Thu, 28 Jan 2021 03:11:00 EST On January 25, 2021, Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement responded to a motor vehicle crash near Milepost 151. Upon arrival, park rangers discovered that two vehicles struck a large tree that had fallen in the roadway. The driver of one vehicle, 36-year-old, Robert Andrew Terry of Thomastown, MS, succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The two occupants of the second vehicle, sustained injuries from the crash. One of the occupants was transported to a local hospital. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-vehicles-strike-fallen-tree-resulting-in-driver-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/commercial-vehicle-operator-arrested-on-parkway-january-22-2021.htm Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:06:00 EST TUPELO, MS – On January 22, 2021, Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement arrested a commercial vehicle operator for driving while under the influence of drugs near Milepost 265. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/commercial-vehicle-operator-arrested-on-parkway-january-22-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/detour-implemented-from-milepost-115-to-135-starting-january-25-2021.htm Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:30:00 EST On Monday, January 25, 2021, the Natchez Trace Parkway will implement a detour from Milepost 115 to 135. The 25-mile detour will bypass the Parkway using Highway 43 to Highway 16. The motor road will be closed to all traffic between Mileposts 115 – 123.7 and closed to through traffic from Mileposts 123.7 – 135. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/detour-implemented-from-milepost-115-to-135-starting-january-25-2021.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-crashes-in-one-night-leave-one-dead.htm Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:14:00 EST On December 10 and December 11, 2020, at approximately 8:30 pm and 12:50 am, Natchez Trace Parkway rangers responded to two separate crashes in the Tupelo area. The first crash, involving three vehicles, resulted in the death of the only occupant. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-crashes-in-one-night-leave-one-dead.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:22:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct several small prescribed fires (controlled burns) in the Tupelo area during the month of December 2020. All fires will be small scale and limited to mid-day burning to help mitigate any potential smoke impacts. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/commercial-vehicles-and-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 19 Nov 2020 06:53:00 EST On November 18, 2020, early in the morning, law enforcement Park Ranger Tim McElwain was conducting traffic enforcement patrol when he stopped four semi-trucks on the Parkway near milepost 250 and cited all four drivers. Later in the afternoon, Ranger McElwain stopped two additional semi-trucks, and again both drivers were cited. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/commercial-vehicles-and-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2020 06:47:00 EST On November 11, 2020, at approximately 9 am, National Park Service rangers received a report about a vehicle collision between two motor vehicles that resulted in a fatality near Milepost 91 in Clinton, MS. The vehicle, a 2004 white Honda Accord, was driven by Ikela Myeisha Kari Gaddis, 24 of Jackson, MS. Preliminary information indicates that the Honda Accord was traveling southbound on the Parkway near Milepost 91 when it entered the northbound lane and caused a head-on collision with a 2000 GM Yukon. Gaddis was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the Yukon operator was taken to UMMC by an ambulance with non-life threatening injuries. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/storm-damage-cleanup-to-begin-at-cypress-swamp-and-river-bend.htm Wed, 04 Nov 2020 10:47:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will begin storm damage cleanup in the vicinity of Milepost 114 - Milepost 124 this week. Construction crews will be removing storm damaged timber from the perimeter of the motor road, Cypress Swamp, Riverbend, and sections of the National Scenic Trail. Motorists should use caution and watch out for work crews when traveling along this section of the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/storm-damage-cleanup-to-begin-at-cypress-swamp-and-river-bend.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close-for-maintenance.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:22:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway will close sections of the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail near Ridgeland, MS starting November 1, 2020. The work will take place along three sections of trail beginning near the Highland Colony Parkway trail crossing and ending south of the Ross Barnett Reservoir Overlook (Milepost 100.8- Milepost 105.3). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sections-of-chisha-foka-multi-use-trail-to-close-for-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-increasing-access-to-parkway-comfort-stations.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2020 08:38:00 EST Beginning October 19, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen access to the following Comfort Stations: Rocky Springs, MS. Milepost 55 Ridgeland Information Cabin, Jackson, MS. Milepost 102 Pharr Mounds, Marietta, MS. Milepost 287 Glenrock Branch, Waynesboro, TN. Milepost 365 Garrison Creek, Leipers Fork, TN. Milepost 425 https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-increasing-access-to-parkway-comfort-stations.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-urgent-travel-advisory-due-to-hurricane-laura.htm Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:44:00 EST Travelers are advised to avoid using the Natchez Trace Parkway as Hurricane Laura travels up the Mississippi River and into the Tennessee River Valley. Forecasted conditions for the next 24 to 48 hours include the possibility of heavy rains and strong winds, which may result in falling trees and other obstructions on the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-urgent-travel-advisory-due-to-hurricane-laura.htm https://www.nps.gov/natc/learn/news/about-us.htm Thu, 23 Jul 2020 09:00:00 EST On July 23, 2020, the City of Natchez will formally transferred ownership of the Natchez Visitors Center to the National Park Service. With the parallel NPS acquisition of land at the Forks of the Road slave market site, Natchez National Historical Park is poised to provide a new level of leadership to the tourism community and drive economic development. https://www.nps.gov/natc/learn/news/about-us.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-increases-access-at-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm Wed, 20 May 2020 11:28:00 EST Beginning May 24, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will provide visitor information at the Parkway Visitor Center. Visitors will be able to speak to a park ranger and receive brochures and information about the Parkway, and passport stamps. The restrooms at the visitor center will be open with group size restrictions. All other outdoor spaces, including all roadways, trails, pullouts, and roadside exhibits along the Parkway remain accessible to the public. With public health in mind, the following facilities remain closed at this time: -All other comfort stations and contact stations -Meriwether Lewis Campground https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-increases-access-at-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-ross-barnett-reservoir.htm Fri, 08 May 2020 16:32:00 EST Beginning May 8, 2020, Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen access to: •Parking on the road shoulder, from mile marker 104 through 115. •The Ross Barnett Reservoir Overlook and Parking lot. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-beginning-to-increase-recreational-access-to-the-ross-barnett-reservoir.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/campfire-ban-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-mississippi.htm Mon, 13 Apr 2020 05:22:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is banning campfires in Mississippi, effective immediately, due to the statewide burn ban implemented by Governor Tate Reeves. This ban includes the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs, Jeff Busby and at designated bicycle campgrounds in Mississippi. This ban will be rescinded after the statewide ban is lifted. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/campfire-ban-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rehabilitates-4-3-miles-of-old-natchez-trace-in-tennessee.htm Thu, 09 Apr 2020 06:54:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff recently rehabilitated and opened 4.3 miles of Old Natchez Trace in Tennessee, the segments are located between mileposts 393 and 401. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rehabilitates-4-3-miles-of-old-natchez-trace-in-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance-in-mississippi.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:42:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), in response to guidance from the Mississippi Governors Executive Order 1466, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance-in-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:31:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), in response to guidance from the Tennessee Governors Executive Orders 22 and 23, and the Tennessee State Parks, is announcing additional modifications to operations to support federal, state, and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-local-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-of-comfort-stations.htm Fri, 03 Apr 2020 10:07:00 EST As of 12:00 p.m., April 3, 2020, the Parkway will offer no services outside those that support visitor or resource protection. At the Parkway, the following services and operations will be suspended in order to comply with the Governors Executive Order: All comfort stations are closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-of-comfort-stations.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:59:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-announces-availability-of-the-administrative-record-file-for-the-meriwether-lewis-firing-range-in-tennessee.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2020 10:27:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Administrative Record File for public review on the Meriwether Lewis Firing Range Site. The firing range is located on the north side of the Natchez Trace Parkway near Milepost 378, approximately 8 miles south of the Meriwether Lewis Monument and Campground, and has not been used since 2016. The site will be evaluated for potential presence of contaminants. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-announces-availability-of-the-administrative-record-file-for-the-meriwether-lewis-firing-range-in-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-road-closure-near-ridgeland-ms.htm Wed, 22 Jan 2020 04:31:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials closed a 7-mile stretch of road from milepost 93.1 to milepost 100.7 on October 31, 2019 to replace a culvert that reached is operational life span. Continuous rain throughout the southern district since October has delayed repairs. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-road-closure-near-ridgeland-ms.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-a-short-term-closure-for-bridge-repair-near-houston-ms.htm Tue, 05 Nov 2019 04:26:00 EST 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 7:30 am. The closure will allow for pavement repair on a nearby bridge at milepost 236 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. During the approximate two-day closure, there will be no access to Witch Dance at milepost 233. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-a-short-term-closure-for-bridge-repair-near-houston-ms.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-a-section-of-the-natchez-trace-parkway-motor-road.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2019 06:54:00 EST A portion of the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road is temporarily closed effective October 31, 2019 until further notice due to recent storms that caused hazardous road conditions. The closure is from US 49 (mile marker 93.1) to I-55 (mile marker 100.7) near Ridgeland, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-a-section-of-the-natchez-trace-parkway-motor-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-section-trail-closure.htm Sat, 26 Oct 2019 05:36:00 EST 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 will remain open to pedestrians. We regret the impact that this closure will have on the many equestrian users of the trail, and ask for your patience as we improve the safety for equestrian users of this unique resource. Work will begin this spring, with an anticipated re-opening to equestrian use in stages as work is completed. The total anticipated time for repair is no more than two years. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-section-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-site-information-center-2019.htm Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:28:00 EST 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, and hiking trails are open seven days a week and are not affected by this closure. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-site-information-center-2019.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/campfire-ban-lifted-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-tennessee-and-alabama.htm Fri, 11 Oct 2019 08:15:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway has lifted the campfire ban on Parkway property in Alabama and Tennessee due to recent rainfall and reduced fire danger. The existing campfire ban in Mississippi on Parkway property is still enforced. Campfires are banned at the developed campgrounds at Rocky Springs and Jeff Busby, and at the designated bicycle campgrounds at Kosciusko, Witchdance, and the Parkway Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/campfire-ban-lifted-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-tennessee-and-alabama.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/biannual-car-free-parkway-experience-september-29-2019-and-may-17-2020-announced-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Mon, 23 Sep 2019 05:21:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold the biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” days for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440. Upcoming event dates are September 29, 2019 and May 17, 2020 with future events to be held annually on the last Sunday in September and the third Sunday in May. Closure times will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on each day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/biannual-car-free-parkway-experience-september-29-2019-and-may-17-2020-announced-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/teen-injured-in-suspected-road-rage-incident.htm Tue, 30 Jul 2019 11:44:00 EST On July 29, 2019, at approximately 9:21 pm, a juvenile was driving south on the Natchez Trace Parkway near the new Highway 6 overpass in Tupelo, MS, when a brick was thrown through his windshield. The juvenile suffered a large laceration on the top of his head, but escaped serious injury. The suspect vehicle is a late 1990’s or early 2000’s sedan, either tan or gray in color. Anyone with information on this incident should contact the Natchez Trace Parkway emergency line at 1-800-300-PARK. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/teen-injured-in-suspected-road-rage-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/2019-nsfltp-grants.htm Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:23:00 EST The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced yesterday that three national parks will receive $123,572,000 in grants as part of the Nationally Significant Federal Lands and Tribal Projects Program. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/2019-nsfltp-grants.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-temporary-closure-between-mileposts-276-and-282.htm Sat, 23 Feb 2019 08:30:00 EST Update on 2/24/19: This closure is no longer in in place. Natchez Trace Parkway officials implemented a temporary closure between mileposts 276 and 282 on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 1:15 pm. Recent heavy rains have caused localized flooding, causing water to overtop the 20 Mile Creek Bridge and flood a section of the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-temporary-closure-between-mileposts-276-and-282.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/extended-comment-period-natchez-trace-parkway-requests-civic-engagement-for-scenic-impact-mitigation-of-stephens-valley-development-near-franklin-tennessee.htm Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:41:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has extended the comment period for civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development. The Stephens Valley development will be built on the east, and eventually the west side, of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near milepost 440 in Davidson and Williamson Counties, TN. The development will be visible from the Parkway and will occupy an area historically managed as an open agricultural vista. The Parkway does not have authority to deny the construction of the development. Developers, however, are interested in working with Parkway staff to screen the road and development from the visitors’ view. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/extended-comment-period-natchez-trace-parkway-requests-civic-engagement-for-scenic-impact-mitigation-of-stephens-valley-development-near-franklin-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-requests-civic-engagement-for-scenic-impact-mitigation-of-stephens-valley-development-near-franklin-tennessee.htm Thu, 29 Nov 2018 03:57:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) requests civic engagement about proposed options to screen a planned housing development. The Stephens Valley development will be built on the east, and eventually the west, side of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near milepost 440 in Davidson and Williamson Counties, TN. The development will be visible from the Parkway and will occupy an area historically managed as an open agricultural vista. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-requests-civic-engagement-for-scenic-impact-mitigation-of-stephens-valley-development-near-franklin-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-staff-and-visitors-identify-paris-martin-gravesite.htm Mon, 19 Nov 2018 06:00:00 EST With the help of volunteer researchers, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) staff members have identified the gravesite of Paris Martin, who was an enslaved person at the Mount Locust Plantation before the Civil War. Paris Martin’s final resting spot was unknown to Parkway staff until this summer when local genealogy researchers joined the search for his burial location. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-staff-and-visitors-identify-paris-martin-gravesite.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-blackland-prairie-trail-closure.htm Wed, 14 Nov 2018 07:01:00 EST A portion of the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail from Lakeshire Drive to Highway 78/I-22 will be closed due to hazardous trees. The closure will be from Tuesday, November 13, 2018 until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-blackland-prairie-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-visitor-information-center.htm Fri, 05 Oct 2018 09:10:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center for the season on October 21, 2018. This season, the Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center welcomed over 6,500 visitors to the site. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week and are not affected by this closure. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-visitor-information-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month.htm Sat, 01 Sep 2018 05:05:00 EST To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 22, 2018. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. From September 15 through October 15, 2018, the visitor center will feature an exhibit and film commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. Visitors can view a photo exhibit or learn more about the De Soto expedition through the short film, “Hernando de Soto in America.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-hours-for-mount-locust.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2018 05:00:00 EST Beginning September 1, 2018, Mount Locust Inn and Plantation on the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open Thursday through Sunday, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-hours-for-mount-locust.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/biannual-car-free-parkway-experience-dates-announced-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Wed, 29 Aug 2018 04:45:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will hold biannual “Car Free Parkway Experience” days for bicyclists and pedestrians between mile markers 429 and 440 following a trial event which occurred on June 17, 2018. Upcoming event dates are September 30, 2018 and May 19, 2019 with future events to be held annually on the last Sunday in September and the third Sunday in May. Closure times will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on each day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/biannual-car-free-parkway-experience-dates-announced-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fall-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm Mon, 27 Aug 2018 04:39:00 EST The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will operate on fall hours starting Sunday, September 9, 2018. Fall hours of operation will be Fridays through Sundays from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The visitor information center will be closed Mondays through Thursdays. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week. The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center is located at milepost 385.9 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Hohenwald, Tennessee. For additional information, please call (800) 305-7417. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fall-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-july-21-2018.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 06:35:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on July 21, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-july-21-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-environmental-camps-held-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 05:22:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) partnered with the Tupelo Public School District (TPSD), National Park Foundation, and Eastern National to offer two fun and educational day camps. The Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) Environmental Camps were designed for fourth grade students attending the TPSD and the Haven Acres Boys and Girls Club. The week-long camps were held at the Beech Springs Outdoor Classroom near the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266 north of Tupelo, Mississippi. Artwork from the camps is currently on display at the Parkway Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/every-kid-in-a-park-environmental-camps-held-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rangers-utilize-unmarked-vehicles.htm Mon, 09 Jul 2018 04:27:00 EST Drivers beware. Rangers will now be using unmarked vehicles to patrol the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). After a six month pilot program showed a dramatic increase in the number of traffic stops for distracted and aggressive driving, the decision was made to order additional unmarked units. The order includes both typical and non-typical law enforcement vehicles such as full size SUVs and pickup trucks. “They are not all white in color either,” said Chief Ranger Sarah Davis. “Some of the vehicles might be black, silver, blue, red, or even green. We are not trying to be tricky, we just want to make sure drivers are not on their phones and they are driving the speed limit.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rangers-utilize-unmarked-vehicles.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-july-7-2018.htm Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:15:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-july-7-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-mississippi-reptiles.htm Fri, 15 Jun 2018 04:33:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Mississippi Reptiles,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 10 am. Do you know the difference between a crocodile and an American alligator? Join Conservation Educator Deb Waz from the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, for this 45-minute program to discover the answer to this and other interesting questions about reptiles in our backyard. This free live animal program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-mississippi-reptiles.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-migratory-bird-treaty-act-with-a-live-raptor-program.htm Mon, 11 Jun 2018 05:18:00 EST To celebrate the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host the Southeastern Raptor Center’s presentation of “Live Native Raptors” at 1:00 and 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 16 at the Visitor Center in Tupelo. Wildlife rehabilitators will showcase birds of prey including owls, eagles, and hawks and discuss their critical role in the environment. National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff will also be available with kid’s activities and more information on bird conservation. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-migratory-bird-treaty-act-with-a-live-raptor-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-23-2018.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:08:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. The public is invited to participate in pioneer lifestyle activities that often include crafting baskets, spinning, weaving, leather working, making cornhusk dolls, and other traditional craft demonstrations. Mountain dulcimer demonstrations are usually offered throughout the day. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothes and participate in craft activities. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-23-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-commemorated-the-battle-of-ackia-on-may-26-2018.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2018 05:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway welcomed over 200 visitors on Saturday, May 26, 2018, to the Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Days events. Joseph Smith, representative of the Chickasaw Nation, presented a special Junior Ranger program entitled “Chickasaw Culture and Life.” The program focused on how the Chickasaw people lived during the 1730s at the time of the Battle of Ackia – known as Hikki’ya’ by the Chickasaw – on May 26, 1736. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-commemorated-the-battle-of-ackia-on-may-26-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-trail-honors-choctaw-heritage.htm Fri, 08 Jun 2018 04:50:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi hosted a trail dedication on Friday, June 1, 2018 at the Old Trace and Brashears Stand Site of the Parkway. About 30 community representatives joined staff from the Parkway to dedicate the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail. Joseph Wolf, Community Liaison for Historic Preservation of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Gene McGee, Mayor of the city of Ridgeland, and Mary Risser, Superintendent of the Natchez Trace Parkway unveiled the new trail sign. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-trail-honors-choctaw-heritage.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-june-16-2018.htm Wed, 06 Jun 2018 12:39:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on June 16, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. This program is free of charge. The Parkway Information Cabin (milepost 102.4) is located approximately one mile north of I-55 at exit 105A, or just east of the intersection of Rice Road and Highway 51. For additional information, call (601) 856-7321. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-june-16-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/alleged-assault-victim-recants.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:13:00 EST n May 24, 2018, Kannaya Jackson of Lexington, Mississippi contacted the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) Communications Center, to report that she had been assaulted by two people when she stopped to check an object in the roadway. As part of this alleged altercation, Jackson stated that she fired several rounds from a handgun in order to defend herself. Jackson was featured in a local media story, bringing significant public interest to the case. The seriousness of this allegation resulted in an exhaustive investigation by Parkway Rangers and the Investigative Services Branch of the National Park Service. Based on this investigation and admissions made by Jackson, it has been determined that no assault or similar incident ever took place. At this time, charges are pending against Jackson for making a false report. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/alleged-assault-victim-recants.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/car-free-parkway-experience-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 10:56:00 EST On Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM - Noon, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) will be closed to vehicle traffic between mileposts 429 and 440. This section will be open to bicycles and pedestrian traffic only for a “Car Free Parkway Experience.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/car-free-parkway-experience-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/increased-bicycling-activity-june-2-2018.htm Thu, 31 May 2018 06:05:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a special event on Saturday, June 2 starting at 7 a.m. Approximately 400 bicyclists will ride in both directions along the Parkway from the Ross R. Barnett Reservoir Overlook (near milepost 104), to as far north as Highway 43 (milepost 115). Drivers should be on the lookout for bicyclists and obey all traffic laws, including the Mississippi Three Foot Move Over law, which requires drivers to give at least three feet of clearance when passing a bicyclist on a roadway. Both drivers and bicyclists should be respectful and courteous to each other. Drivers are reminded this is a National Park and a designated bicycle route. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/increased-bicycling-activity-june-2-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/garrison-creek-equestrian-access-closure-on-06-02-18.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 09:30:00 EST All trails at the Garrison Creek trailhead (milepost 427) will be closed to equestrian use on June 2, 2018, due to a public event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act that is being held at the site. As an alternative, equestrians can access the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail at the Highway 7 trailhead (milepost 416). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/garrison-creek-equestrian-access-closure-on-06-02-18.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/joseph-wolf-of-the-choctaw-nation-to-speak-about-choctaw-history-and-culture.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 05:07:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi will host Joseph Wolf from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 11:00 am at the Mississippi Craft Center. Wolf, community liaison with the historic preservation department of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, will present a 30-minute program about Choctaw history and culture, including the history of Chisha Foka. Chisha Foka, which roughly translates to “among the post oaks,” was the Choctaw settlement that once stood where the City of Jackson is today. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/joseph-wolf-of-the-choctaw-nation-to-speak-about-choctaw-history-and-culture.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-pitter-patter-june-9-2018.htm Fri, 25 May 2018 04:55:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 9, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Pitter Patter,” an adventure of Pitter and Patter, two raindrops making their way through the water cycle. Although they fall from the sky together, they get separated and make their own way. Find out if Pitter and Patter are finally able to come together once again. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-pitter-patter-june-9-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-of-rocky-springs-section-national-scenic-trail.htm Fri, 18 May 2018 11:17:00 EST Portions of the Rocky Springs section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail will be closed until further notice. Due to safety concerns with trail erosion and bridge deficiencies, the trail will be closed to pedestrian and equestrian traffic from the Rocky Springs campground to the northern terminus of the trail at Fisher Ferry Road. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure-of-rocky-springs-section-national-scenic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-trail-events-honor-choctaw-heritage.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 08:15:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi invite visitors to commemorate Choctaw heritage on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 9:30 am at the Old Trace and Brashears Stand site on the Parkway. Join representatives from the Parkway, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, City of Ridgeland, and the Mississippi Craft Center as we dedicate the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail along the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chisha-foka-trail-events-honor-choctaw-heritage.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-on-june-2-2018.htm Thu, 17 May 2018 04:39:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-on-june-2-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-battle-of-ackia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-may-26-2018.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 07:01:00 EST Starting at 10:00 am, Smith will present a 30-minute Junior Ranger program entitled “Chickasaw Culture and Life.” Children will learn and discover how the Chickasaw people lived around Tupelo in the 1700s. At 11:30 am, Mast will present at 30-minute Junior Ranger Program entitled “We Want YOU for the French Marines!” Junior Rangers will experience what life was like for a French Marine in 1736. At 1:30 pm, Mast will give a 30-minute talk about the Battle of Ackia from both the French and Chickasaw perspectives and the long-range impacts this battle had on European colonization of the area. Following the programs until 3:00 pm, Smith and Mast will share their knowledge of the time period with visitors of all ages through displays of Chickasaw life and French Marine equipment. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-battle-of-ackia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-may-26-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-trees-have-families-too.htm Fri, 11 May 2018 06:46:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Trees Have Families, Too” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn about tree families and how they are part of our human communities. Trees help to provide an element of survival in our ecosystems along the Natchez Trace Parkway, as well as our local back yards. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-trees-have-families-too.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/increased-bicycling-activity.htm Fri, 04 May 2018 11:37:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will be hosting a special event on Saturday, May 5 starting at 7 a.m. Approximately 900 bicyclists will ride in both directions along the Parkway from the Ridgeland Information Cabin, near milepost 102, to as far north as Ratliff Ferry near milepost 123. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/increased-bicycling-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/keith-moses-celebrates-35-years-of-service.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2018 06:42:00 EST After 35 years of service, Frank Keith Moses has decided to retire and not have to worry about responding to call-outs for down trees in terrible weather. He’ll be able to stay in and be nice and dry and warm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/keith-moses-celebrates-35-years-of-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-considers-mississippi-civil-rights-sites-for-park-designation-seeks-public-input.htm Fri, 27 Apr 2018 05:42:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) this week announced it has begun to examine key civil rights sites in Mississippi for possible designation as a national park area and invites the public to weigh-in at the start of the project that could run two years. “Rigorous research and public opinion help our nation’s leaders determine whether a resource of national significance should be added to the National Park System,” said Ben West, southeast regional chief for planning and compliance with the National Park Service. “The public’s voice is critical to this process. We welcome widespread participation as the National Park Service considers Mississippi-based civil rights sites and stories that helped shape our nation’s history.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-considers-mississippi-civil-rights-sites-for-park-designation-seeks-public-input.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/cultural-resource-analysts-inc-reaches-agreement-with-united-states-to-resolve-unauthorized-archaeological-survey.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:59:00 EST Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA), headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, has entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the United States to resolve violations of the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA), announced U.S. Attorney Don Cochran for the Middle District of Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/cultural-resource-analysts-inc-reaches-agreement-with-united-states-to-resolve-unauthorized-archaeological-survey.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-summer-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2018 10:49:00 EST The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will operate on summer hours starting Sunday, May 6, 2018. Summer hours of operation will be Wednesdays through Fridays from noon to 4:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The visitor information center will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-summer-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-april-21-2018.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:41:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on April 21, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-april-21-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-saturday-april-28-2018-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 04:16:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-saturday-april-28-2018-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival-outdoor-events-are-cancelled.htm Fri, 13 Apr 2018 03:53:00 EST Due to the potential for a severe weather forecast on Saturday, April 14, 2018, the BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival outdoor activities at the Tupelo Visitor Center are cancelled. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival-outdoor-events-are-cancelled.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-2018.htm Sat, 07 Apr 2018 07:12:00 EST In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” bringing well-deserved attention and recognition to public safety telecommunicators who are invaluable to the emergency response teams. The men and women who take emergency calls and send assistance are often overlooked for the critical role they play in coordinating first response and lifesaving efforts. The Natchez Trace Parkway divisions rely on the quick decisions and effective responses the Parkway telecommunicators make each day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-disappearing-act.htm Fri, 06 Apr 2018 05:29:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Disappearing Act,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at 10:00 am. Every animal has at least one adaptation that helps it survive in its environment. Camouflage is an adaptation that helps prey hide from predators and helps predators sneak up on their prey. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn more about camouflage and see if you can make a creature that disappears into the background using playdough, feathers, and beads. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-disappearing-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/michael-mickey-phillips-begins-a-life-of-leisure-after-29-years-of-taking-care-of-the-parkway.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2018 10:17:00 EST “After 29 years of service on the Natchez Trace Parkway, Michael (Mickey) Phillips retires today, and the Parkway loses a wealth of institutional knowledge,” stated Chief of Maintenance Barry Boyd. “Ever since October 1989, Mickey has been a consistent and productive member of the Tupelo maintenance crew.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/michael-mickey-phillips-begins-a-life-of-leisure-after-29-years-of-taking-care-of-the-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-parkway-celebrates-national-park-week-with-a-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival.htm Fri, 30 Mar 2018 05:47:00 EST To celebrate the National Park Service’s National Park Week and National Junior Ranger Day, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival at the Tupelo Visitor Center on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 10:00 am-2:00 pm. The BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival provide a great opportunity to celebrate wildlife and biodiversity in our community. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-parkway-celebrates-national-park-week-with-a-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hazardous-road-and-travel-advisory-thursday-march-29-2018.htm Thu, 29 Mar 2018 08:50:00 EST As a result of severe weather conditions, a travel advisory is in effect for the entire Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). Heavy rains and winds have resulted in numerous downed trees blocking the roadway. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when driving on the Parkway as additional rain and high winds are expected throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hazardous-road-and-travel-advisory-thursday-march-29-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-collaborates-with-the-university-of-north-alabama-to-create-educational-materials.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 09:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), through the Youth Partnership Program, collaborated with the University of North Alabama (UNA) to create six internship opportunities. Students, under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Elementary Education Dr. Lorie Johnson, are working with the Parkway on digital media products that will highlight the rich natural and cultural history along the Alabama section of the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-collaborates-with-the-university-of-north-alabama-to-create-educational-materials.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-partners-with-mississippi-museum-of-natural-science-to-present-bats-and-teachers-seminar-teacher-workshop.htm Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:54:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invites educators of all subjects and grade levels to a free “Bats and Teachers Seminar” teacher workshop to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on April 9, 2018, from 2-4 pm and 6-10 pm. The workshop combines both classroom and hands on instruction about Mississippi’s bat populations. During the evening session, educators will work alongside field biologists as citizen scientists to collect data on bats in our backyards. Participants will earn .6 CEUs from Mississippi College. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-partners-with-mississippi-museum-of-natural-science-to-present-bats-and-teachers-seminar-teacher-workshop.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-natchez-trace-rangers-receive-awards-for-traffic-safety.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:28:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Traffic Safety Coalition awarded Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) Rangers Timothy McElwain and Keith Schumann traffic safety awards for their efforts in traffic enforcement. McElwain received the Traffic Safety Excellence Award and Schumann, who recently transferred to the Parkway from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, received the Award for Highway Safety Champion. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-natchez-trace-rangers-receive-awards-for-traffic-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-april-7-2018.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:52:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-april-7-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/wildflower-walk-at-the-chickasaw-village-site-saturday-april-7-2018.htm Fri, 23 Mar 2018 04:42:00 EST Spring wildflowers are blooming abundantly on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Join a park ranger to learn about plants and flowers that thrived at the Chickasaw Village Site when it was one of the largest Chickasaw settlements in Mississippi. Find out what plant life was brought in by others who migrated to this area. Join in speculation about the future of this national park site. The Wildflower Walk begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Please meet a few minutes early at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) pavilion on the Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the McCullough Boulevard crossing in Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/wildflower-walk-at-the-chickasaw-village-site-saturday-april-7-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-announces-spring-2018-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:55:00 EST The Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway will reopen Sunday, March 25, 2018. Spring hours of operation will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. The visitor information center will be closed Tuesdays and Thursdays. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-announces-spring-2018-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-march-24-2018.htm Fri, 09 Mar 2018 05:59:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2018. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-march-24-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-march-17-2018.htm Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:24:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on March 17, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-march-17-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash.htm Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:54:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beavers: Making a Splash” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10:00 am. Beavers are incredible animals that can turn the tiniest streams into flooded wetlands. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how beavers are perfectly adapted for creating their own water habitats and swimming in the wetlands. Participants will make a beaver craft to take home. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm Thu, 01 Mar 2018 08:09:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) was selected to receive a 2017-2018 school year field trip grant from the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. The Parkway’s natural and cultural history creates the perfect setting for rich educational experiences. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-receives-field-trip-grant-from-the-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna-saturday-march-10-2018.htm Fri, 23 Feb 2018 09:03:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Stellaluna,” a book about a bat that lives with a family of birds. Participants will hear how the animals accept each other’s differences. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna-saturday-march-10-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mary-risser-recognized-as-the-nps-traffic-safety-coalition-s-superintendent-of-the-year.htm Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:13:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) Traffic Safety Coalition recognized Mary Risser as the 2017 Superintendent of the Year. Each year the Traffic Safety Coalition searches out superintendents who have made a positive impact on the safety of our employees and visitors, particularly in the area of highway safety. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mary-risser-recognized-as-the-nps-traffic-safety-coalition-s-superintendent-of-the-year.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-issues-request-for-proposals-for-tupelo-homesteads.htm Thu, 15 Feb 2018 02:41:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking proposals for the use of eight historic houses and their associated outbuildings at the Natchez Trace Parkway. The homes are located on the east side of Hwy 145 in Lee County, Mississippi. The street address is County Road 665, Tupelo, MS 38804. The houses were built in 1936 by the Resettlement Administration, as a subsistence colony. The houses were transferred to the NPS in 1940 and used as employee housing. Proposals for alternative uses will be considered, and the homes may be used individually or combined. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-issues-request-for-proposals-for-tupelo-homesteads.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-february-17-2018.htm Mon, 05 Feb 2018 03:29:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on February 17, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-february-17-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2017-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 02 Feb 2018 04:28:00 EST “During 2017, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an overall significant increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2016 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “In 2016, the total visitation was 5,891,315 compared to 6,326,062 counted in 2017 an increase of 434,747 more visitors who used the Parkway throughout the year.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/2017-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-trail-open-with-restrictions.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2018 08:37:00 EST Partial closures are in effect for equestrian use of the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. The trail is unmaintained from the Highway 43 trailhead to the northern trail terminus and is closed to equestrian use but remains open to hiking. Horseback riders should observe posted closures. “Some boardwalks and trail bridges may not be safe for horses, so we have closed this portion of the trail to equestrian use until repairs can be made” said Chief of Resource Management Lisa McInnis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-trail-open-with-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-no-trucks.htm Thu, 25 Jan 2018 05:33:00 EST In the past few years, the number of tractor trailers on the Parkway has steadily increased. Rangers and dispatchers have been tracking the most common entrance and exit points for truck traffic in an attempt to reduce the number of trucks illegally accessing the Parkway. Based on the data collected, they created a new sign plan that provides a clear notice to truckers that the Parkway is off limits. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-no-trucks.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-controlled-burn-at-chickasaw-village.htm Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:01:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) on Friday, January 26 at the Chickasaw Village site. This prescribed fire will help to restore the native prairie and reduce vegetation that could burn in a wildfire along the parkway boundary. The hiking trails at the Chickasaw Village site will be temporarily closed on Friday afternoon from 12:00 pm until 4:00 pm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-controlled-burn-at-chickasaw-village.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-accessible-to-public-during-government-shutdown.htm Mon, 22 Jan 2018 05:48:00 EST During the shutdown of the federal government due to the lapse of appropriations, Natchez Trace Parkway will remain as accessible as possible while still following all applicable laws and procedures. Park roads, lookouts, trails and open-air interpretive exhibits at Natchez Trace Parkway will remain accessible to visitors, but emergency and rescue services will be limited. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-accessible-to-public-during-government-shutdown.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-trail-closure.htm Fri, 19 Jan 2018 03:33:00 EST Due to safety concerns with trail bridges, the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is closed to equestrian use. Horseback riders should observe posted closures and caution is advised on all trails. “We are working to acquire the needed funding to repair several trail bridges, but some may not be safe for horses,” stated Chief of Resource Management Lisa McInnis. The trail will remain open to pedestrian users. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/yockanookany-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-road-closures-and-travel-advisory-update.htm Thu, 18 Jan 2018 08:34:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway law enforcement rangers recommend travelers avoid several sections of the Parkway due to hazardous roadway conditions. Snow and ice covers much of the Parkway in Tennessee and Alabama. Shaded areas in Mississippi continue to thaw slowly, but still pose roadway hazards. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-road-closures-and-travel-advisory-update.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-winter-weather-and-traveler-advisory-for-january-12-2018.htm Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:52:00 EST A traveler advisory is in effect for the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway from the Tennessee/Alabama line (milepost 342) to Nashville, TN (milepost 444). A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibility. Travelers should exercise caution when driving on the Parkway in this area. Additional precipitation is in the extended forecast through Saturday, January 13, 2018, with continued icy conditions and possible snow that could affect road conditions. Current weather information is available through your local radio and television stations, or you can visit the Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page at www.facebook.com/NatchezTraceParkwayNPS for updates. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-winter-weather-and-traveler-advisory-for-january-12-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-january-20-2018.htm Mon, 08 Jan 2018 09:58:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on January 20, 2018, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-january-20-2018.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-and-injured-by-motorist.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 04:14:00 EST On December 29, 2017 at approximately 4:25 pm a bicyclist was struck by a 2017 Chevy Tahoe on the Natchez Trace Parkway near mile marker 108. Parkway Law Enforcement Rangers responded to the scene along with units from the Ridgeland Fire Department, Ridgeland Police Department, Madison County Sheriff’s Department, and Pafford Ambulance Company. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-and-injured-by-motorist.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-undercover-operation-results-in-five-arrests.htm Thu, 04 Jan 2018 03:16:00 EST On December 23 and 24, 2017, Natchez Trace Parkway Law Enforcement Rangers conducted operations to detect and apprehend people engaging in illegal activity and disorderly conduct in certain parking lots and hiking trails along the Parkway. These operations resulted in the arrest of five individuals. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-undercover-operation-results-in-five-arrests.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/early-morning-traffic-safety-checkpoints.htm Tue, 19 Dec 2017 06:43:00 EST For the last two Mondays, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) Rangers have conducted early morning traffic safety checkpoints around the Tupelo area. These checkpoints are designed to remove impaired drivers, unlicensed drivers, and unlawfully operated vehicles from the Parkway during periods of peak traffic. Chief Ranger Sarah Davis advises that “those using the Parkway as a commuter route are the persons most likely to die in motor vehicle collisions.” Davis also noted that “driving on a suspended, revoked, or expired license is a common element in our fatal collisions.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/early-morning-traffic-safety-checkpoints.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-removes-stairs-from-emerald-mound.htm Mon, 18 Dec 2017 06:15:00 EST In an effort to preserve Emerald Mound, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) removed the stairs that lead to the top of one of its secondary mounds. Located in Jefferson County near milepost 10, the 8-acre, 35-foot high Emerald Mound has two secondary mounds on top of the primary mound, bringing the total height to approximately 60 feet. It was constructed and occupied between 1250 and 1600 AD and is the second largest Mississippian period ceremonial mound in North America. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-removes-stairs-from-emerald-mound.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitor-services-reduced-as-visitor-center-renovations-begin.htm Fri, 15 Dec 2017 03:13:00 EST The Parkway Visitor Center will be closed for renovations starting January 1, 2018, and is expected to remain closed until February 12, 2018. The Visitor Center is located at milepost 266 on the Natchez Trace Parkway, near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitor-services-reduced-as-visitor-center-renovations-begin.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-december-16-2017.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:22:00 EST RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-december-16-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm Thu, 07 Dec 2017 08:15:00 EST NATCHEZ, MS –The Mount Locust Site along the Natchez Trace Parkway will begin winter hours of operation from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. The site will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays starting Monday, December 25, 2017. This closure includes the historic home, restrooms, visitor contact station, and grounds. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/man-will-serve-40-years-in-prison-for-murder-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Tue, 05 Dec 2017 08:03:00 EST An interagency investigation led by a Special Agent with the National Park Service Investigative Services Branch has culminated in a lengthy prison sentence for a man who fatally shot a woman on the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2014. Christopher E. Lemon, age 37, pleaded guilty to second degree murder in September 2017 and was recently sentenced in federal court. He will serve 480 months in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/man-will-serve-40-years-in-prison-for-murder-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-program-over-and-under-the-snow-saturday-december-9-2017.htm Mon, 27 Nov 2017 08:42:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.” Discover an entire world under your feet as you explore the many animals that stay under the snow to survive the harsh winter environment. Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and cookies will be available for visitors to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-program-over-and-under-the-snow-saturday-december-9-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-december-2-2017.htm Mon, 20 Nov 2017 09:58:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-december-2-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-or-interstate.htm Thu, 16 Nov 2017 07:54:00 EST Do you know that the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) is one of the 417 units managed by the National Park Service? Do you know that the National Park Service includes iconic parks, such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and the Grand Canyon, and smaller units such as the .2-acre Thaddeus Kosciusko National Memorial in Philadelphia PA (where they pronounce it Kosh-chush-ko)? Do you know that even the White House is part of the National Park Service? Do you know that the Parkway was created as a scenic by-way to commemorate the Old Natchez Trace? https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-or-interstate.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-11-25-17.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:38:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on November 25, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. The public is invited to participate in pioneer lifestyle activities that often include crafting baskets, spinning, weaving, leather working, making cornhusk dolls, and other traditional craft demonstrations. Mountain dulcimer demonstrations are usually offered throughout the day. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothes and participate in craft activities. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-11-25-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tupelo-visitor-center-and-mount-locust-site-closed-on-thanksgiving-day.htm Thu, 09 Nov 2017 03:17:00 EST The Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266, and the Mount Locust site at milepost 15.5 on the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017, and will reopen at 9 am on Friday, November 24, 2017. For additional information, please call (662) 680-4027 or (800) 305-7417. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tupelo-visitor-center-and-mount-locust-site-closed-on-thanksgiving-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-11-18-17.htm Wed, 08 Nov 2017 03:46:00 EST RIDGELAND, MS – The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, November 18, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-11-18-17.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-bicyclist-struck-by-motorist.htm Mon, 06 Nov 2017 03:57:00 EST On Sunday, November 5, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist on the Natchez Trace Parkway near mile post 418. Randall Singleton, 58, of Charlotte, TN, was riding his bicycle north on the Parkway, when he was struck by a ’65 Ford Falcon. As a result of the impact, Singleton sustain significant head and leg injuries and was transported to Vanderbilt Medical by air ambulance. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-bicyclist-struck-by-motorist.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-the-construction-of-the-red-hills-kosciusko-161-kv-transmission-line-across-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Fri, 03 Nov 2017 11:59:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to establish a right-of-way for TVA to construct a new aerial transmission line across the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near Kosciusko, MS. The EA analyzes the impacts of permitting the right-of-way for transmission line construction. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-national-park-service-seeks-comments-on-an-environmental-assessment-for-the-construction-of-the-red-hills-kosciusko-161-kv-transmission-line-across-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-sentenced-for-theft-of-government-property.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:11:00 EST Jason Thomas Williams of Oktibbeha, MS, and Daniel Wayne Easley of Brandon, MS, both pled guilty to Theft of Government Property and were sentenced to prison, serve probation, and to pay restitution to the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) for a series of thefts that occurred in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-sentenced-for-theft-of-government-property.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-nittak-hollo-nakfish-its-saturday-saturday-november-11-2017.htm Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:55:00 EST To celebrate American Indian Heritage month, November’s featured story is “Nittak Hollo Nakfish! It's Saturday,” a fun book written by the American Indian author, Laura Clark. The book is written in both Chickasaw and English languages. A ranger will read the English version but will insert Chickasaw words, prompting the listeners to join in. Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-nittak-hollo-nakfish-its-saturday-saturday-november-11-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-site-information-center.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2017 03:59:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center for the season on November 3, 2017. This season, the Meriwether Lewis Information Center welcomed over 6,000 visitors to the site. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week and are not affected by this closure. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-seasonal-closure-of-the-meriwether-lewis-site-information-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-november-4-2017.htm Fri, 20 Oct 2017 03:52:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 4, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-november-4-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employees-receive-safety-health-and-wellness-recognition-2017.htm Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:37:00 EST As part of the National Park Services’ strategy to enhance employee safety, the Natchez Trace Parkway’s Safety, Health, and Wellness Committee developed an Award Coin program. This year, 21 employees received coins. Employees are recognized for providing visitor assistance, improving ATV/UTV safety plans, demonstrating the proper use of a chainsaw brake, adding shade canopies to riding mowers, reporting unsafe work conditions on and off duty, promoting a safe environment, and consistently demonstrating safety leadership. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employees-receive-safety-health-and-wellness-recognition-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/a-haunting-reality.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:46:00 EST Did you know that crash rates are three times higher at night? Did you know on the Natchez Trace Parkway 33% of all serious injury crashes and fatalities occur at night when visitation is the lowest? October is a good time to talk about the risks associated with night driving because days are getting shorter and daylight savings time is nearing an end. You and your families will be driving more in the dark for the next few months and the risk of being involved in a serious motor vehicle collision increases. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/a-haunting-reality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-the-junior-ranger-program-camping-now-and-then-saturday-october-28-2017.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:37:00 EST Bow drills, wool blankets, and tin plates— before modern technology, ingenious inventions and remarkable skills were important for the survival of the American Indians and boatmen who set up camps along the Old Trace. Today, people camp at Natchez Trace Parkway campgrounds just to have fun. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-the-junior-ranger-program-camping-now-and-then-saturday-october-28-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-october-28-2017.htm Fri, 13 Oct 2017 06:27:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on October 28, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-october-28-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-culture-shock-saturday-october-21-2017.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:26:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Culture Shock,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to compare how American Indian tribes lived along the Trace 2,000 years ago, 200 years ago, and today. Discover the culture and traditions that continue to be passed down from generation to generation. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-culture-shock-saturday-october-21-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-october-21-2017.htm Fri, 06 Oct 2017 04:17:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-october-21-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chickasaw-village-viewshed-improvement.htm Thu, 05 Oct 2017 05:01:00 EST “The next time you drive by the Chickasaw Village Site on the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), take a second look to figure out what you don’t see,” challenged Parkway Landscape Architect Greg Smith. “Tombigbee Electric Power Association removed the unused aerial power lines and associated poles from the Site. The power line used to bisect the site and detract from the view of this historic place.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/chickasaw-village-viewshed-improvement.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-swamp-where-gator-hides-october-14-2017.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:23:00 EST This month’s featured story is “Swamp Where Gator Hides,” a fun book that introduces young listeners to the concepts of camouflage and predator-prey interactions. Engaging cumulative rhyming teaches children about the animals that live in swamps like those along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 14, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-swamp-where-gator-hides-october-14-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-meriwether-lewis-commemoration-october-14-2017.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:19:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on October 14, 2017. National Park Service staff will be on site to answer questions and present a variety of educational programs about the historic Natchez Trace and the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis. Programs about Meriwether Lewis will be offered at 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm. The visitor center and museum will be open in the restored cabin and educational materials on the Parkway and Meriwether Lewis will be available. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-meriwether-lewis-commemoration-october-14-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-uses-red-and-blue-lights.htm Fri, 29 Sep 2017 12:12:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway Chief Ranger reminds drivers that our Parkway Rangers use both red and blue emergency lights to mark our law enforcement vehicles. Recent comments from local leaders may have led some to believe that law enforcement vehicles only display blue lights. Like many other agencies, the Parkway Rangers use both red and blue lights; red is much easier to see in the daytime, and blue is easier to see at night. These colors make it safer for the Rangers, anyone they pull over, and anyone passing by. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-uses-red-and-blue-lights.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hernando-de-sotos-encampment-came-to-life-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 28 Sep 2017 06:10:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway hosted a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto, who traveled through this area in 1540-41. The programs took place on Friday, September 22 and Saturday, September 23, at the Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) near Tupelo, Mississippi. The Parkway welcomed more than 525 visitors including 300 local students on Friday. The encampment let visitors see what life was like for de Soto’s conquistadors when they traveled through the area. Visitors saw the weapons, food, and training required by members of de Soto’s expedition, viewed live matchlock gun demonstrations, and discovered how the Chickasaw were able to defeat de Soto and his men in battle. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hernando-de-sotos-encampment-came-to-life-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/historic-home-temporarily-closed-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2017 08:04:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway temporarily closed the Historic Mount Locust Inn until the structure can be stabilized, and visitors can safely view the house. Repair work on the historic home will begin soon. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/historic-home-temporarily-closed-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-new-hours-for-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm Tue, 26 Sep 2017 07:29:00 EST Beginning on Sunday, October 1, 2017, the Parkway Visitor Center at milepost 266, just north of Tupelo, Mississippi, will be open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm seven days per week. For additional information, please call (800) 305-7417. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-new-hours-for-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-october-7-2017.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:02:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-october-7-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-engages-partners-for-a-landscaping-facelift-of-the-kosciusko-welcome-center.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2017 03:36:00 EST The landscape makeover of the Kosciusko Welcome Center is more than just a new pretty face. The renovation of the gardens surrounding the center helps to celebrate the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-engages-partners-for-a-landscaping-facelift-of-the-kosciusko-welcome-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/single-motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-september-20-2017.htm Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:49:00 EST On September 20, 2017, at approximately 6:03 pm, the Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a single motor vehicle collision near Raymond, Mississippi (milepost 77.9). U.S. Park Rangers and Hinds County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/single-motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-september-20-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-fall-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm Mon, 18 Sep 2017 06:57:00 EST Beginning Monday September 18, 2017, the Mount Locust Inn and Plantation site along the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open seven days a week from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-fall-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hernando-de-sotos-encampment-comes-to-life-in-tupelo-on-september-23-2017.htm Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:07:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10 am to 3 pm. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. There will also be live matchlock gun firings at 11 am, noon and 1 pm. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hernando-de-sotos-encampment-comes-to-life-in-tupelo-on-september-23-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-will-conduct-enhanced-enforcement-for-labor-day-weekend-2017.htm Thu, 31 Aug 2017 06:50:00 EST Natchez Trace Rangers will have additional patrols and conduct checkpoints during the Labor Day Weekend, starting on August 31, 2017, and continuing until September 4, 2017, as part of a national effort to promote traffic safety. In conjunction with the National Park Service Traffic Safety Coalition, Rangers are targeting dates associated with increases in traffic deaths. This event targets traffic associated with the Labor Day Weekend. The goal of the operation is to provide a deterrent effect and arrest drivers for impaired driving, speeding, inattentive driving, and other traffic offenses by significantly increasing patrol coverage on the Parkway. Impaired driving, speeding, not wearing seat belts, and prohibited drivers are recurring factors in fatal accidents on the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-will-conduct-enhanced-enforcement-for-labor-day-weekend-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beak-knows-best-september-16-2017.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:54:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beak Knows Best,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 10:00 am. Whether it’s long or short, skinny or fat, wide or thin, a bird’s beak can tell you a lot about the bird itself. Join a park ranger at the for this 45-minute program to learn how you can determine what a bird might eat just by looking at its beak. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beak-knows-best-september-16-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-september-16-2017.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:46:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, September 16, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-september-16-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-chickasaw-celebration-speakers-and-dancers.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:35:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Chickasaw Inkana Foundation (CIF) will host a program to celebrate Chickasaw cultural history on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The Chickasaw Dance Troupe will perform traditional dances, and experts will speak about Chickasaw cultural history. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-chickasaw-celebration-speakers-and-dancers.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2017.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2017 03:13:00 EST To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-my-oh-my-a-butterfly-september-9-2017.htm Fri, 25 Aug 2017 03:47:00 EST Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS. This month’s featured story is “My, Oh My – a Butterfly,” a fun Dr. Seuss book that explores the stages of metamorphosis from an egg to a butterfly. Participants will learn fun facts about butterfly communities found not only along the Natchez Trace Parkway but also in their own backyards. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-my-oh-my-a-butterfly-september-9-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-september-2-2017.htm Fri, 18 Aug 2017 07:32:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 2, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-september-2-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-august-26-2017.htm Fri, 11 Aug 2017 11:49:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on August 26, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-august-26-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-reckless-motorcyclists-appear-in-federal-court.htm Thu, 10 Aug 2017 12:13:00 EST On August 3, 2017, two sport bike motorcyclists, who appeared in Federal Court in Columbia, Tennessee, were found guilty of reckless driving and fleeing from a law enforcement officer on the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). After a year-long cooperative investigation with the U.S. Marshals Service, Parkway rangers filed charges against these offenders. Each offender must complete community service before the final sentencing hearing scheduled for September 5, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-reckless-motorcyclists-appear-in-federal-court.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-august-19-2017.htm Tue, 08 Aug 2017 11:49:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-august-19-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/multi-use-trail-temporary-closure-in-ridgeland.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2017 11:59:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the biking and walking trail from the Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, Mississippi (milepost 102.3) to Old Canton Rd (milepost 103.4) is closed for repairs. The closure is necessary to perform spot reconstruction on sections of the trail. The trail will be re-opened as soon as repairs are completed. The closure is anticipated to last through mid-September. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/multi-use-trail-temporary-closure-in-ridgeland.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash-august-19-2017.htm Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:10:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beavers: Making a Splash” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, August 19, 2017, at 10:00 am. Beavers are incredible animals that can turn the tiniest streams into flooded wetlands. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how beavers are perfectly adapted for creating their own water habitats and swimming in the wetlands. Participants will make a craft beaver to take home. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash-august-19-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rocky-springs-campground-trail-closure.htm Mon, 31 Jul 2017 08:30:00 EST Recent high winds and rainfall along the Natchez Trace Parkway caused many trees to fall along the trails in the Rocky Springs area. Due to safety concerns, the Rocky Springs Campground Spur Trail at milepost 55.0, a section of the National Scenic Trail, and the amphitheater in the campground are closed. Visitors should observe posted closures and caution is advised on all trails. “Visitors should be aware of their surroundings while hiking and be vigilant in looking for overhead limbs that may pose a hazard,” stated Chief of Resource Management Lisa McInnis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rocky-springs-campground-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motorist-indicted-in-natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-hit-and-run-incident.htm Fri, 28 Jul 2017 13:26:00 EST On Saturday, July 8, 2017, Tyler Noe was bicycling on the Natchez Trace Parkway near the park’s northern terminus. A black Volvo passing the bicyclists struck Noe, causing serious but non-life threatening injuries. The Volvo failed to stop and left the scene. A bicyclist wearing a camera recorded video of the incident. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motorist-indicted-in-natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-hit-and-run-incident.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna-august-12-2017.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:41:00 EST Children and their families are encouraged to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center in Tupelo, MS. This month’s featured story is “Stellaluna,” a book about a bat that lives with a family of birds. Participants will hear how the animals accept each other’s differences, and participate in a fun activity to explore each other’s differences and similarities. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna-august-12-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/environmental-camp-exhibit-displayed-throughout-august-2017.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2017 13:35:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service’s 101st birthday on August 25, 2017, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a month-long exhibit featuring artwork and pledges made by local Boys and Girls Club Members during a weeklong Every Kid in a Park Environmental Camp at the Parkway. The exhibit includes a five-minute film that captures the participant’s activities and reflections on their experience. After reading the children’s pledges, visitors are encouraged to add a pledge, in their own words, to the exhibit. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/environmental-camp-exhibit-displayed-throughout-august-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-fish-printing-july-29-2017.htm Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:30:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Fish Printing,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover some of the fish that live in the water along the Parkway. Following the program, get creative and make your own colorful fish art using paints, paper, or your own T-shirt. Participants must provide their own plain T-shirt to decorate. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-fish-printing-july-29-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-budget-analyst-receives-prestigious-department-of-the-interior-superior-service-award.htm Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:40:00 EST Lana Lollar, Budget Analyst for the Natchez Trace Parkway, received the Department of the Interior’s prestigious Superior Service Award. “Honor awards, such as the Superior Service Award, are the most prestigious recognition that can be granted by the Department of the Interior for career accomplishments and exceptional support of the Department,” explained Superintendent Mary Risser. “Ms. Lollar received the Superior Service Award in recognition of the significant contributions that she made to the Department through her outstanding service to the National Park Service’s budget program.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-budget-analyst-receives-prestigious-department-of-the-interior-superior-service-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-arrest-made.htm Sun, 09 Jul 2017 12:32:00 EST On Saturday, July 8, 2017, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Greg Goodman and Tyler Noe were cycling on the Natchez Trace Parkway, a designated bike route, near the Parkway’s northern terminus. A black Volvo passing the bicyclists struck Noe causing serious but non-life threatening injuries. The Volvo’s driver failed to stop and left the scene. Goodman was wearing a camera and provided a video of the incident to investigators. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-arrest-made.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-7-22-2017.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:48:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on July 22, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. The public is invited to participate in pioneer lifestyle activities that often include crafting baskets, spinning, weaving, leather working, making cornhusk dolls, and other traditional craft demonstrations. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothes and participate in craft activities. Mountain dulcimer demonstrations are usually offered throughout the day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-7-22-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-who-left-that.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:25:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Who Left That?” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn the signs animals leave all along the Parkway. Make your own track molds to take home and see if they match any animal tracks in your backyard. Please be aware that the molds will take at least 1 hour to dry and will be made at the beginning of the program. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-who-left-that.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-implement-detour-in-the-dancy-area.htm Fri, 07 Jul 2017 05:30:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce a portion of the Parkway near Dancy will be closed starting July 10, 2017, for motorized and non-motorized traffic (including bicyclists). The motor road closure from milepost 214.5 (Webster County, MS) to milepost 219.5 (Clay County, MS) will allow for spot pavement repairs to be made. These repairs are part of an overlay project that extends from milepost 204 through 219. This detour is expected to be in place until July 24, 2017. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-implement-detour-in-the-dancy-area.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-july-15-2017.htm Fri, 30 Jun 2017 12:24:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, July 15, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-saturday-july-15-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-pollinator-week.htm Tue, 20 Jun 2017 12:34:00 EST The 11th annual Pollinator Week kicked off nationwide on June 19, 2017. This celebration is hosted by the Pollinator Partnership, a diverse group of government, business, and educational partners that work to promote the health of pollinators, which are critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-pollinator-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-nature-bingo-july-1-2017.htm Mon, 19 Jun 2017 13:05:00 EST Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature Bingo,” a special Junior Ranger program on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this fun 45-minute program and a chance to shout “Nature Bingo!” Participants will enjoy searching for natural items shown on their bingo cards while they walk along the half-mile Beech Springs Nature Trail. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-nature-bingo-july-1-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hiking-advisory-on-the-national-scenic-trail.htm Wed, 14 Jun 2017 13:11:00 EST Due to recent high winds and rainfall along the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway), visitors should expect to see newly fallen trees across many sections of the National Scenic Trail. Caution is advised on all trails. “Visitors should be aware of their surroundings while hiking and be vigilant in looking for overhead limbs that may pose a hazard,” stated Chief of Resource Management Lisa McInnis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hiking-advisory-on-the-national-scenic-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-24-2017.htm Fri, 09 Jun 2017 13:21:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on June 24, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-24-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrated-summer-with-a-battle.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 12:55:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway welcomed over 200 visitors on Saturday, May 27, 2017, to the Battle of Ackia Commemoration and Pioneer Days events. Joseph Smith, representative of the Chickasaw Nation, presented a special Junior Ranger program entitled “Chickasaw Culture and Life.” The program focused on how the Chickasaw people lived during the 1730s at the time of the Battle of Ackia—May 26, 1736. The Chickasaw victory over the French at the Battle of Ackia, near modern-day Tupelo, prevented further expansion of the French and eventually led to their defeat during the French and Indian War. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrated-summer-with-a-battle.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-june-17-2017.htm Wed, 07 Jun 2017 05:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, June 17, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-june-17-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bye-bye-detour.htm Mon, 05 Jun 2017 08:01:00 EST It’s a sight weary drivers have waited on for a long time. The frustrating detour, which began in November 2015, around the Little Swan Creek Bridge is gone! https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bye-bye-detour.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-junior-ranger-program-disappearing-act.htm Fri, 02 Jun 2017 11:38:00 EST he Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Disappearing Act,” a Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program and learn about camouflage. Every animal has at least one adaptation that helps it survive in its environment. Camouflage is an adaptation that helps prey hide from predators and helps predators sneak up on their prey. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn more about camouflage and see if you can make a creature that disappears into the background using play-dough, feathers, and beads. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-junior-ranger-program-disappearing-act.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-read-with-a-ranger-program-under-one-rock.htm Wed, 31 May 2017 07:05:00 EST Children and their families are welcome to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Under One Rock.” Children can listen to the story and then explore the hidden world of bugs, slugs, and other creatures that live under rocks. They will learn about tiny animal communities found not only along the Parkway but also in their own backyards. Plant native seeds in pots to take home with you to help your local pollinator community! https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-read-with-a-ranger-program-under-one-rock.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-animal-masquerade-and-dulcimer-day.htm Fri, 19 May 2017 10:45:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Animal Masquerade,” a special Junior Ranger program at the Parkway Visitor Center. The event is at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 3, 2017. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover how animals along the Parkway depend on each other for survival. Participants will create a mask of their favorite animal. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-animal-masquerade-and-dulcimer-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/happy-79th-birthday-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Wed, 17 May 2017 09:55:00 EST The Parkway welcomes you to the Visitor Center (milepost 266) just north of Tupelo, MS, from 8 am to 5 pm. Come watch our award-winning movie, browse our museum displays and bookstore, or ask our superb staff where you can take a hike or push a stroller through the lush woods. Visitors can page through our scrapbook and write a note or two, or bring your photos to share. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/happy-79th-birthday-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/battle-of-akia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-may-27-2017.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 13:12:00 EST Historic Site Coordinator Joseph Smith from the Chickasaw Nation and Brian Mast from the Black Belt Museum at the University of West Alabama will present programs at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Starting at 10:00 am, Smith will present a 30-minute Junior Ranger program entitled “Chickasaw Culture and Life.” Children will learn and discover how the Chickasaw people lived around Tupelo in the 1700s. At 11:30 am, Mast will present at 30-minute Junior Ranger Program entitled “We Want YOU for the French Marines!” Junior Rangers will experience life as a French Marine who was part of the 1736 campaign. At 1:30 pm, Mast will give a 30-minute talk about the Battle of Ackia from both the French and Chickasaw perspectives and the long-range impacts this battle had on European colonization of the area. Following the programs until 3:00 pm, Smith and Mast will share their knowledge of the time period with visitors of all ages through displays of Chickasaw life and French Marine equipment. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/battle-of-akia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-may-27-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/it-should-just-be-automatic.htm Tue, 16 May 2017 05:41:00 EST “It’s so simple to put on a seat belt; it should just be automatic,” stated Chief Ranger Sarah Davis. “As the Memorial Day weekend approaches and the summer travel season ramps up, we want to keep our visitors safe and make sure people are doing the one thing that can save them in a crash; buckling up.” From May 15 to June 4, 2017, rangers will focus on seatbelt violations in conjunction with the Click It or Ticket national seat belt enforcement campaign. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/it-should-just-be-automatic.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-may-20-2017.htm Mon, 08 May 2017 13:05:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, May 20, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-may-20-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace.htm Fri, 05 May 2017 11:43:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Boatmen of the Natchez Trace,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:00 am. Did you know in the early 1800s men would walk over 500 miles of the Old Natchez Trace? Boatmen, men from the Ohio River Valley, would float down the Mississippi River on barges, sell their goods in Natchez, and then walk home on the Natchez Trace. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover what these men might have carried on their journey home. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-salamander-saturday-at-the-parkway-information-cabin.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 05:13:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to join researchers, staff, and volunteers at the Parkway Information Cabin to celebrate the diversity of salamanders found in Mississippi. The event is from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 6. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-salamander-saturday-at-the-parkway-information-cabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-the-prairie-that-nature-built.htm Fri, 28 Apr 2017 05:03:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “The Prairie that Nature Built.” Discover the plants and animals that make a prairie community flourish. After the story, visitors will learn what flowers, insects, and other animals can be found in the Parkway’s Blackland Prairie. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-the-prairie-that-nature-built.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-units-create-447-million-in-economic-benefits-for-the-state-of-mississippi.htm Fri, 21 Apr 2017 04:50:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 11,375,658 visitors to Mississippi’s National Park Service units in 2016 spent $390 million in local communities. That spending supported 5,580 jobs in the state and had a cumulative benefit to the local economies of $447 million. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-units-create-447-million-in-economic-benefits-for-the-state-of-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tourism-created-142-million-in-local-economic-benefits.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:37:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,891,315 visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2016 spent $142 million in the communities near the Parkway, which supported 1,907 jobs in the local areas. Because the Parkway extends through three states, the NPS has calculated that 80% of the spending is in Mississippi, 13% in Tennessee, and 7% in Alabama. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tourism-created-142-million-in-local-economic-benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-unveils-american-indian-wayside-exhibits-at-colbert-ferry.htm Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:24:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will partner with the Chickasaw Nation and the Natchez Trace Parkway Association to celebrate the unveiling of the American Indian themed wayside exhibits. The event takes place at Colbert Ferry on April 27, 2017 at 10 am. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-unveils-american-indian-wayside-exhibits-at-colbert-ferry.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-nature-bingo-april-29-2017.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2017 05:21:00 EST Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature Bingo,” a special Junior Ranger program on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this fun 45-minute program and you get a chance to shout “Nature Bingo!” Participants will enjoy searching for natural items shown on their bingo cards, while they walk along the half-mile Beech Springs Nature Trail. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-nature-bingo-april-29-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:52:00 EST In 1991, Congress proclaimed the second week of April as “National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week,” bringing well-deserved attention and recognition to public safety telecommunicators who are invaluable to the emergency response teams. The men and women who take emergency calls and send assistance are often overlooked for the critical role they play in coordinating first response and lifesaving efforts. The Natchez Trace Parkway divisions rely on the quick decisions and effective responses the Parkway telecommunicators make each day. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-national-public-safety-telecommunicators-week.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hiking-advisory-feral-hog-activity.htm Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:39:00 EST This spring, Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) officials and visitors have witnesses increased feral hog activity from milepost 0-40. The number of feral hogs is on the rise statewide and directly correlates to more sightings along the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hiking-advisory-feral-hog-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-celebrate-national-park-week-bioblitz-and-wildlife-weekend-festival-april-22-2017.htm Fri, 07 Apr 2017 05:56:00 EST In celebration of the National Park Service’s National Park Week, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival at the Tupelo Visitor Center on Saturday, April 22, 2017, from 9:30 am-4:00 pm. The BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival provide a great opportunity to celebrate wildlife and biodiversity in our community. National Park Week is about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations, and enhancing America’s best idea–the national parks! https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-celebrate-national-park-week-bioblitz-and-wildlife-weekend-festival-april-22-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-april-15-2017.htm Mon, 03 Apr 2017 06:15:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, April 15, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-april-15-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 08:19:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beavers: Making a Splash” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at 10:00 am. Beavers are incredible animals that can turn the tiniest stream into a flooded wetland, creating their own habitat. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how beavers are perfectly adapted for this difficult job and make your own craft beaver to take home. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-beavers-making-a-splash.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-pitter-patter.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:10:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Pitter Patter,” an adventure of Pitter and Patter, two raindrops making their way through the water cycle. Although they fall from the sky together, they get separated and make their own way. Find out if Pitter and Patter are finally able to come together once again. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-pitter-patter.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-driver-convicted.htm Fri, 31 Mar 2017 03:48:00 EST On March 22, 2017, Perkins was convicted on the following charges stemming from that motor vehicle collision with Biernat in July: · Failing to Move Over for a Bicyclist · Providing False Information · Leaving the Scene of an Accident · Reckless Driving · Causing a Vehicle Crash with a Bicyclist Perkins is currently serving 18 years with the Mississippi Department of Corrections for these and other charges. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-driver-convicted.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-fatalities-in-single-motor-vehicle-collision.htm Mon, 27 Mar 2017 06:45:00 EST On March 25, 2017, at approximately 12:32 p.m., the Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a single motor vehicle collision near Kosciusko, MS (milepost 152). U.S. Park Rangers, Attala and Leake County Sheriff’s Deputies, Thomas Town Volunteer Fire Department, and the Attala County Medical Examiner responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/two-fatalities-in-single-motor-vehicle-collision.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/new-bicycle-safety-signs-raise-awareness-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Wed, 22 Mar 2017 08:59:00 EST Lush deep shade and a gently curving scenic road are two landscape features that make the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) a pleasant recreational route for both motorists and bicyclists. Those features that make traveling the Parkway enjoyable can sometimes reduce visibility for both drivers and bicyclists. New signs, funded through the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (Association) Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, will raise motorist awareness and remind drivers that bicycles, as well as other motor vehicles, use the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/new-bicycle-safety-signs-raise-awareness-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-parks-with-an-employee-photo-exhibit.htm Fri, 17 Mar 2017 12:31:00 EST As the National Park Service (NPS) celebrates 101 years of protecting and preserving the nation’s parks and monuments, all Americans are encouraged to get out and #FindYourPark. Each one of the 417 national parks is a thread in the tapestry that tells the story of our country – its beautiful landscapes, diverse culture, and rich heritage. Throughout the year, the NPS invites everyone to discover and share their own unique connections to our public lands. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-parks-with-an-employee-photo-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/weekend-events-wildflower-walk-and-dulcimer-program.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:35:00 EST Spring wildflowers always bloom abundantly in the area we now call the Chickasaw Village Site. Join a park ranger to learn about the plants and flowers that were there when the Chickasaw people lived at the site, find out what plant life was brought in by others who migrated to this area, and join in speculation about the future of this national park site. The Wildflower Walk begins at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) on the Natchez Trace Parkway, just south of the McCullough Boulevard crossing in Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/weekend-events-wildflower-walk-and-dulcimer-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-spring-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:30:00 EST Beginning March 31, 2017, until further notice, the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site Information Center on the Natchez Trace Parkway begins spring operating hours. Hours of operation will be Fridays from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and closed Monday through Thursday. The burial monument, restrooms, campground, and hiking trails are open seven days a week. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-spring-hours-for-the-meriwether-lewis-death-and-burial-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-drew-more-than-5-9-million-visitors-in-2016.htm Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:34:00 EST “In 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a 1.8% increase in the number of recreational visits from the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “Three of the 10 most visited parks in the nation are found in the Southeast Region: Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smokey Mountains National Park, and the Natchez Trace Parkway.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-drew-more-than-5-9-million-visitors-in-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-march-25-2017.htm Fri, 10 Mar 2017 04:19:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on March 25, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-march-25-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-march-18-2017.htm Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:13:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, March 18, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-march-18-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace-march-18-2017.htm Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:35:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Boatmen of the Natchez Trace,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 10:00 am. Did you know in the early 1800s men would walk over 500 miles of the Old Natchez Trace? Boatmen, men from the Ohio River Valley, would float down the Mississippi River on barges, sell their goods in Natchez, and then walk home on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover what these men might have carried on their journey home. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace-march-18-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-noisy-bird-sing-along.htm Fri, 24 Feb 2017 05:04:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Noisy Bird Sing-Along.” Listen to a symphony of bird calls and find out how you can sound like them too! Visitors of all ages will find themselves calling out “Who Cooks for You” just like the barred owl. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-noisy-bird-sing-along.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-winning-poster-design.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:48:00 EST Mississippi State University (MSU) graphic design student Kelli Clayton created the winning travel poster in the 2016 Centennial Poster Contest, a project to help students and visitors explore the diverse history, culture, and beauty of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). Ms. Clayton’s design featured three prominent natural and cultural sites along the Parkway highlighted in vibrant colors. Emerald Mound at milepost 10.3, the Sunken Trace at milepost 41.5, and Cypress Swamp at milepost 122.0 were all represented by this submission. Also recognized, were designs by Anna Barber that promote camping along the Parkway and Heather Hardman’s designs that feature the Double Arch Bridge at Birdsong Hollow. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-winning-poster-design.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-at-the-chickasaw-village-site-february-24.htm Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:42:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) on Friday, February 24 at the Chickasaw Village. This prescribed fire will help to restore the native prairie and reduce vegetation that could burn in a wildfire along the parkway boundary. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-at-the-chickasaw-village-site-february-24.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-photo-exhibit.htm Tue, 14 Feb 2017 03:55:00 EST Many know the Old Trace for its history of rough and tough boatmen, also known as Kaintucks. Over 200 years ago, these men walked the entire trail now commemorated by the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway. The women, who traveled and lived along the Old Trace, were just as tough as the men who used the trail. In 1905, a group of women, the Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution, brought public attention to the decaying Old Trace. Their efforts eventually led to the establishment of the Natchez Trace Parkway as a national park in 1938. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-photo-exhibit.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/string-band-to-perform-in-ridgeland-february-18-2017.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 10:44:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, February 18, 2017, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/string-band-to-perform-in-ridgeland-february-18-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-february-25-2017.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 04:09:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on February 25, 2017. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-february-25-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-march-4-2017.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2017 03:52:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-march-4-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-the-lorax.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:25:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss. Follow the tale of the Lorax as he tries to save the environment from the Once-ler who doesn’t realize the extent of the damage he is inflicting. Find out if the Lorax is able to save the Truffula Trees, Brown Bar-ba-loots, Humming-fish, and Swomee-Swans. Visitors will be introduced to the idea of conservation with a fun activity and learn how they can reduce the negative effects of resource use in their own communities. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-the-lorax.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-skins-and-skulls.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:21:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Skins and Skulls,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 10:00 am. Animals along the Natchez Trace Parkway have many special adaptations that help them to survive. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover some of amazing abilities of the animals that call the Parkway home. Participants will be able to examine and touch real animal pelts and replica skulls. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-skins-and-skulls.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-will-conduct-saturation-patrols-on-sunday-february-5-2017.htm Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:17:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) law enforcement rangers will conduct high intensity patrols on February 5, 2017, as part of a national effort to promote traffic safety. In conjunction with the National Park Service Traffic Safety Coalition, rangers continue to target dates associated with increases in traffic deaths. This event targets traffic associated with Super Bowl Sunday. Inattentive and impaired driving, speeding, not wearing seatbelts, and unlicensed drivers are recurring factors in fatal accidents on the Parkway. The goal of the operation is to provide a deterrent effect and arrest drivers for these and other traffic offenses, by significantly increasing patrol coverage on the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-will-conduct-saturation-patrols-on-sunday-february-5-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mississippi-lignite-mining-company-donates-funds-for-trails-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:22:00 EST The Mississippi Lignite Mining Company (MLMC), which manages Red Hills Mine, recently donated $50,000 to the Parkway to rehabilitate trails in the area. The Red Hills Mine operates east of the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) near the Little Mountain overlook at the Jeff Busby campground. In 2016, the Parkway entered into an agreement with MLMC to mitigate scenic impacts caused by mining activities near the Jeff Busby site. The National Park Service used the funds to help fund the Southeast Conservation Corps to conduct trail work. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mississippi-lignite-mining-company-donates-funds-for-trails-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-film-never-lose-sight-of-freedom.htm Thu, 26 Jan 2017 06:13:00 EST Justice and equality for all does not always come easy. Non-violent marches and demonstrations that engaged deeply committed men, women, and children were essential to the success of the 1960s Civil Rights movement across America. During Black History Month in February, in remembrance of that struggle for justice and equality, the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center will host an informative photo display and the documentary film Never Lose Sight of Freedom. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/selma-to-montgomery-national-historic-trail-film-never-lose-sight-of-freedom.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-winter-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:14:00 EST Beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2017, the Mount Locust Inn and Plantation site along the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open six days a week. Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, and closed on Monday. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-winter-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/december-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:10:00 EST “During December 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits from the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 413,928 visitors used the Parkway during December 2016 compared to 415,610 who were counted in 2015.” Numbers for the entire year, however, continue to top last year’s numbers.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/december-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-february-4-2017.htm Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:59:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 4, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-february-4-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rangers-ticket-motorists-for-road-closure-violations.htm Tue, 17 Jan 2017 10:47:00 EST On January 7, 2017, a winter storm with snow and ice caused dangerous driving conditions on the Natchez Trace Parkway. After rangers worked a 3-car motor vehicle collision on a treacherous hill, the National Park Service decided to close the Parkway from milepost 355 to milepost 370 to protect life and property. Under the United States Code of Federal Regulations 36 CFR §1.5 Closures and Public Use Limits, the Superintendent has the authority to close sections or all of a National Park to protect the visitors, wildlife, employees, or resources. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rangers-ticket-motorists-for-road-closure-violations.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-january-21-2017.htm Mon, 09 Jan 2017 12:03:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-january-21-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-closure-milepost-355-to-370-wayne-county-tennessee.htm Sat, 07 Jan 2017 12:19:00 EST Effective immediately, officials have closed the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road between Highway 64, (milepost 370) to Highway 912 (milepost 355), Broadway Street in Collinwood, Tennessee. The closure is necessary due to snow and freezing rain covering the roadway. The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time, but the Parkway will work to reopen the area as soon as possible. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-closure-milepost-355-to-370-wayne-county-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hazardous-road-and-travel-advisory-from-milepost-0-to-204.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 11:43:00 EST As a result of winter weather conditions along the Natchez Trace Parkway, a travel advisory is in effect for the southern terminus (milepost 0) at Liberty Road in Natchez, MS to Highway 82 (milepost 204), near Mathiston, MS. The bridges in these areas are experiencing icing conditions and considered hazardous. Travelers are advised to exercise caution when driving on the Parkway in this area. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hazardous-road-and-travel-advisory-from-milepost-0-to-204.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-program-animals-in-winter.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 07:05:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Animals in Winter.” Learn several different strategies that animals have to survive winter; some hibernate, some store food, and some have to dig through the snow to find nuts and grass. After the story, find out what you can do to help make it easier for wild animals to survive the harsh winter. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-program-animals-in-winter.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-predator-or-prey-guess-who-has-talons.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:58:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Predator or Prey: Guess Who Has Talons” a new Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program. Learn how adaptations make owls expert predators and help them survive in the ecosystems along the Parkway. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-predator-or-prey-guess-who-has-talons.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-closed-from-milepost-429-to-442-northern-terminus.htm Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:54:00 EST WILLIAMSON COUNTY & DAVIDSON COUNTY, TN - Effective immediately, officials have closed the Natchez Trace Parkway motor road between the northern terminus at Highway 100 (milepost 442) to Highway 46 (milepost 429), Pinewood Road in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. The closure is necessary due to snow and a winter storm advisory forecast of freezing rain. The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time. Parkway officials will work to reopen the area as soon as possible. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-closed-from-milepost-429-to-442-northern-terminus.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pavement-problems-for-mississippi-travelers.htm Thu, 05 Jan 2017 10:52:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway cautions visitors about pavement problems in the Mississippi section of the Parkway. Extreme drought over the late summer caused severe cracking and movement of the parkway motor road surface in many areas. Differential settlement across lanes can be problematic especially for motorcycles and recreational vehicles. The movement in the pavement surface is due to shrinkage of the underlying soils. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pavement-problems-for-mississippi-travelers.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/centennial-successes.htm Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:50:00 EST Along with many other accomplishments, the Natchez Trace Parkway held its first naturalization ceremony. Parkway staff also held a citizen science Wildlife Festival, combining National Park Week, Junior Ranger Day, and a BioBlitz. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/centennial-successes.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-january-presentation.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:10:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-january-presentation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/november-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2016 07:04:00 EST “During November 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits from the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 453,560 visitors used the Parkway during November 2016 compared to 459,006 who were counted in 2015.” Numbers for the entire year, however, continue to top last year’s numbers.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/november-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-engages-youth-to-rehabilitate-trails.htm Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:58:00 EST This fall, the Natchez Trace Parkway partnered with the Southeast Conservation Corps to accomplish much needed trail improvements for the Jeff Busby and the Yockanookany Section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. Southeast Conservation Corps operates conservation service programs throughout the Southeast that focus on empowering young people to cultivate compassion, responsibility, and grit through community service, hard work, and environmental stewardship. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-engages-youth-to-rehabilitate-trails.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-freezing-fog-advisory-december-20-2017.htm Tue, 20 Dec 2016 03:23:00 EST A traveler advisory is in effect for a large portion of north Mississippi and the southern sections of west Tennessee from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 am Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Freezing fog has developed, and the below freezing temperatures during the early morning hours could cause some slick road conditions especially on elevated surfaces. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-freezing-fog-advisory-december-20-2017.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employees-celebrate-over-85-years-of-combined-service.htm Fri, 16 Dec 2016 03:57:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) presented federal service awards to Maintenance Mechanic’s George McBride (45 years) and Forrest McCrary (40 years). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employees-celebrate-over-85-years-of-combined-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-december-15-16-2016.htm Wed, 14 Dec 2016 10:14:00 EST TUPELO, MS: Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway will conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) on Thursday, December 15 and Friday, December 16. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-december-15-16-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2016 07:17:00 EST Beginning Wednesday, December 14, 2016, until further notice, the Mount Locust Site along the Natchez Trace Parkway begins winter operating hours. Hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday through Sunday and closed Monday through Thursday. This closure includes the historic home, restrooms, visitor contact station, and the grounds. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-revised-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rangers-hold-successful-safety-initiative.htm Tue, 13 Dec 2016 07:09:00 EST Motorist traveling the Natchez Trace Parkway from I-20 to Highway 43 last week may have noticed an increased presence of law enforcement rangers. Rangers from the Ridgeland area and from other areas of the Parkway participated in a five-day saturation patrol focusing on highway traffic safety. During the event, Rangers issued over 300 citations for a variety of violations including over 240 speeding citations, numerous citations for driving while suspended, no insurance, and failure to comply with traffic control devices. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-rangers-hold-successful-safety-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-update-fire-restrictions-rescinded-in-mississippi-and-alabama.htm Fri, 09 Dec 2016 07:04:00 EST Due to recent rainfall, the Natchez Trace Parkway will rescind all restrictions on open fires effective December 12, 2016 at midnight. These restrictions correspond with the partial state level burn bans issued by Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-update-fire-restrictions-rescinded-in-mississippi-and-alabama.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-december-17-2016.htm Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:42:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-december-17-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-over-and-under-the-snow.htm Fri, 02 Dec 2016 04:52:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Over and Under the Snow.” Discover an entire world under your feet as you explore the many animals that stay under the snow to survive the harsh winter environment. Learn what animals on the Parkway do during the winter for food and to keep warm, then get a chance to touch some real animal furs! Hot chocolate, hot apple cider, and cookies will be available for visitors to enjoy. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-over-and-under-the-snow.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/park-rangers-partner-with-the-natchez-trace-parkway-association-to-increase-bicycle-visibility.htm Wed, 30 Nov 2016 11:34:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is a beautiful recreation route for both motorists and bicyclists, but the curvy scenic road that makes the Parkway a pleasure to travel can also reduce visibility for both drivers and bicyclists. Parkway staff have partnered with the Natchez Trace Parkway Association to promote bicyclist visibility by distributing free bicycle safety lights and vests. Rangers up and down the Parkway, and interpretive rangers at Parkway visitor centers, hand out the lights and vests free of charge to Parkway cyclists. The flashing lights and the high-visibility vests are donated through the Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association, which was established in the memory of Dr. Gary Holdiness, an avid bicyclist. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/park-rangers-partner-with-the-natchez-trace-parkway-association-to-increase-bicycle-visibility.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-december-3-2016.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:09:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-december-3-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-recipient-of-the-2016-volunteer-of-the-year-award.htm Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:04:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway 2016 Steve Ritter Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Denise Miller at the Parkway’s annual volunteer banquet. This annual award goes to a Parkway volunteer who has shown exceptional commitment during the year. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-recipient-of-the-2016-volunteer-of-the-year-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october-2016-visitation-numbers-released.htm Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:34:00 EST “During October 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 531,211 visitors used the Parkway during October 2016 compared to 518,523 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october-2016-visitation-numbers-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/students-design-posters-to-promote-the-national-park-service-centennial.htm Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:07:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway and the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi invite visitors to view travel posters created by graphic design students at Mississippi State University in celebration of the National Park Service Centennial. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/students-design-posters-to-promote-the-national-park-service-centennial.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:48:00 EST Beginning Monday, November 28, 2016, until further notice, the Mount Locust Site along the Natchez Trace Parkway begins winter operating hours. Hours of operation will be 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. The site will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; this includes the historic home, restrooms, visitor contact station, and the grounds. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-winter-hours-for-the-mount-locust-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-november-26-2016.htm Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:46:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on November 26, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-november-26-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin.htm Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:14:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites visitors to enjoy the talents and sounds of local musicians at the Parkway Information Cabin on Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. The Natchez Trace String Band, a small group of local acoustic musicians, will fill the cabin with the sounds of traditional folk, country, and bluegrass music. Visitors are welcome to stop by for a few minutes, or bring a chair and stay awhile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-string-band-to-perform-at-the-parkway-information-cabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rangers-warn-motorists-of-increased-deer-activity.htm Mon, 31 Oct 2016 04:27:00 EST It’s that time of year again. As food sources change, so do the habits of deer and other mammals that live along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Park Rangers report that 90% of all reported motor vehicle collisions involving deer happen between the months of September and March. “One third of all motor vehicle collisions on the Parkway involve deer. Of those, 90% occur in fall and winter months,” stated Chief Ranger Sarah Davis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/rangers-warn-motorists-of-increased-deer-activity.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-pavement-problems-for-mississippi-travelers.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:58:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway cautions visitors about pavement problems in the Mississippi section of the Parkway. Extreme drought has caused severe cracking and movement of the parkway motor road surface in many areas. Differential settlement across lanes can be problematic especially for motorcycles. The movement in the pavement surface is due to shrinkage of the underlying soils. This issue will worsen as the drought conditions continue. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-pavement-problems-for-mississippi-travelers.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/construction-workers-and-deputy-save-man-life-with-cpr-and-aed-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:38:00 EST On Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at 11:30 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to an unresponsive bicyclist on the Natchez Trace Parkway near mile marker 427. Witnesses stated the 66 year-old cyclist collapsed off his bicycle shortly after beginning a ride of the entire Parkway. Two construction workers, who were working on a nearby paving project, observed this collapse and began CPR. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/construction-workers-and-deputy-save-man-life-with-cpr-and-aed-on-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-american-indian-heritage-month-with-art-exhibit-and-film.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:15:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will host an art exhibit by students from the Chickasaw Nation in Oklahoma, and present the Chickasaw Nation’s film, First Encounter, throughout the month of November to commemorate American Indian Heritage Month. The exhibit and film will be available for the public to see from 8 am to 5 pm in the auditorium at the Parkway Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-american-indian-heritage-month-with-art-exhibit-and-film.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna.htm Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Stellaluna.” Children will listen to the story and then explore the differences and similarities between bats and birds in an interactive activity. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-read-with-a-ranger-program-stellaluna.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-motor-vehicle-accident-with-fatality-october-25.htm Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:48:00 EST On October 25, 2016, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a single motor vehicle accident near milepost 226.4 at the Highway 389 interchange, near Houston, MS. U.S. Park Rangers and Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-motor-vehicle-accident-with-fatality-october-25.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-visitation-numbers-for-september-2016.htm Mon, 24 Oct 2016 04:34:00 EST “During August 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 489,367 visitors used the Parkway during September 2016 compared to 476,061 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-visitation-numbers-for-september-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-november-5-2016.htm Fri, 21 Oct 2016 13:01:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-november-5-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi-and-alabama-october-17-2016.htm Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:33:00 EST Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. These restrictions correspond with the partial state level burn bans issued by Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant and Alabama Governor Robert Bentley. This burn ban is effective immediately for the following counties in Mississippi and Alabama and has no exemptions. The Mississippi counties affected include (Adams, Attala, Clay, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Claiborne, Hinds, Leake, Lee, Madison, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Warren, Webster). In addition to this ban Jefferson County has been included on National Park Service property. The Alabama counties affected include (Colbert, Lauderdale). The ban currently affects the Parkway between mileposts 0 to 341.8. As of October 13, 2016, areas of the Parkway, located in Tennessee, are not affected. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi-and-alabama-october-17-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-and-mississippi-hills-national-heritage-area-presents-music-group-injunuity.htm Fri, 14 Oct 2016 04:18:00 EST To commemorate American Indian Heritage Month and the National Park Service Centennial, the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area will sponsor American Indian music group Injunuity on October 29, 2016. The 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm performance at the Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum in Tupelo, MS, includes two musical sets and features the award-winning Natchez Trace Parkway film. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-and-mississippi-hills-national-heritage-area-presents-music-group-injunuity.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-october-11-2016.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:39:00 EST On Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at 8:18 a.m., the Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a serious collision that had occurred near milepost 92. Initial reports stated that two vehicles collided with a possible fatality. U.S. Park Rangers, Clinton Police Department, Clinton Fire Department, AMR Ambulance, and the Hinds County Coroner responded to the scene. The Hinds County Coroner pronounced a young female passenger deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-motor-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-october-11-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-august.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 05:19:00 EST “During August 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 536,147 visitors used the Parkway during August 2016 compared to 492,061 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-august.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi-october-12-2016.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:59:00 EST Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. The restrictions correspond with the fire restrictions requested by the County Board of Supervisors (Adams, Attala, Clay, Chickasaw, Chocktaw, Claiborne, Hinds, Leake, Lee, Madison, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Warren, Webster) and approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The ban currently affects the Parkway between mileposts 0 to 10.5 and 31.9 to 309. As of October 12, 2016, areas of the Parkway, located in Alabama and Tennessee, are not affected. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi-october-12-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-the-availability-of-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-and-final-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-the-chickasaw-heritage-center-access-road.htm Tue, 11 Oct 2016 07:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has released a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) decision and a final Wetland Statement of Findings. These documents analyzed the impacts of construction of an access road (milepost 262, Lee County, Mississippi) and are available to the public online at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/natr. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-the-availability-of-a-finding-of-no-significant-impact-and-final-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-the-chickasaw-heritage-center-access-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2016 11:09:00 EST Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. The restrictions correspond with the fire restrictions requested by the County Board of Supervisors (Clay, Chickasaw, Chocktaw, Hinds, Lee, Itawamba, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Warren, Webster) and approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The ban currently affects the Parkway between mileposts 61 to 95 and 180 to 309. As of October 3, 2016, areas of the Parkway, located in Alabama and Tennessee, are not affected. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/update-natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-digging-history.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2016 10:50:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Digging History!” a special Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:00 am. Do you like to dig in the dirt, figure out stories from clues or learn about the past? These are all things archaeologists do—maybe you are one, too! Join a park ranger for this 45 minute hands-on program to learn about the important role archaeology plays in telling the story of the Natchez Trace Parkway. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old but everyone is welcome. All park resources are protected by law, and Parkway staff work closely with professional archeologists to monitor and protect cultural sites. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-digging-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-october-22-2016.htm Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:37:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on October 22, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-october-22-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2016 09:58:00 EST Due to elevated forest fire danger, the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. The restrictions correspond with the fire restrictions requested by the County Board of Supervisors (Clay, Chickasaw, Pontotoc, Lee, Itawamba, Prentiss, Tishomingo, Webster,) and approved by the Mississippi Forestry Commission. The ban currently affects the Parkway between mileposts 203 to 309. As of October 3, 2016, areas of the Parkway, located in Alabama and Tennessee, are not affected. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-announces-fire-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-an-october-night-hike.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2016 07:12:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to an “October Night Hike.” Join a park ranger on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. This one-hour program provides the unique opportunity to experience the sights and sounds of Parkway night life from a paved nature trail. Visitors will use all of their senses to discover more about some of the animals that make the Parkway come alive after the sun sets. Comfortable walking shoes are encouraged, and participants are welcome to bring flashlights. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-an-october-night-hike.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-meriwether-lewis-commemoration.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 06:10:00 EST he Natchez Trace Parkway will celebrate the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis at the Meriwether Lewis Death and Burial Site on October 8 (9:00 am to 4:15 pm) and October 9 (9:00 am to 2:00 pm). National Park Service staff will be on site to answer questions and present a variety of educational programs about the historic Natchez Trace and the life and legacy of Meriwether Lewis. The visitor center and museum will be open in the restored cabin with available educational materials about the Parkway and Meriwether Lewis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-hosts-meriwether-lewis-commemoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-finalizes-vegetation-map.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 05:11:00 EST After ten years of planning, field verification, and refinement the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has acquired a complete vegetation mapping inventory. Working through the National Park Service Natural Resource Stewardship and Science office, the Gulf Coast Inventory and Monitoring Network, NatureServe, and the United States Geological Survey were hired to provide the needed technical expertise for such a large endeavor. The resulting vegetation map illustrates the vegetation and land cover on Parkway land. “This baseline data is valuable information to Parkway management for managing habitat, watersheds, wildlife, and fire,” stated Chief of Resource Management Lisa McInnis. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-finalizes-vegetation-map.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-my-oh-my-a-butterfly.htm Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:59:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “My, Oh My a Butterfly.” Children will listen to the story and then explore the stages of metamorphosis from an egg to a butterfly. They will learn fun facts about butterfly communities found not only along the Natchez Trace Parkway but also in their own backyards. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-my-oh-my-a-butterfly.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-october-1-2016.htm Fri, 16 Sep 2016 10:10:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-october-1-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-state-of-the-park-report.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:13:00 EST The State of the Park report captures the current state of affairs for the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway). This report summarizes and communicates the overall park conditions for natural and cultural resources, infrastructure, and visitor experience in a concise way for the public. Its purpose is to provide visitors and the public a snapshot of the park priority resources and values and highlights park stewardship activities. “The report also identifies key issues and challenges the Parkway faces for management planning,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-state-of-the-park-report.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2016.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:06:00 EST To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 24, 2016. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/saturday-programs-at-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:48:00 EST Summer is over, the kids are back in school, but the Natchez Trace Parkway is still a great place to have a little weekend fun. The Parkway is pleased to announce that the summer Read with a Ranger program will continue throughout the year. Read with a Ranger is a 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under, but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter-mile hike. The program features a different story on the second Saturday of the month whenever possible. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/saturday-programs-at-the-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/july-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 09 Sep 2016 11:42:00 EST “During July 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 525,501 visitors used the Parkway during June 2016 compared to 516,654 who were counted in 2015. These numbers continue to put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top 10 most visited National Park Service sites.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/july-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-river-crossing-design-a-ferry.htm Tue, 06 Sep 2016 09:06:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “River Crossing: Design a Ferry,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway visitors center on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 am. How did travelers on the Old Natchez Trace - settlers, armies, and their livestock - cross wide rivers before bridges were built? Join a park ranger for this 45-minute hands-on program to discover how ferries operated and how essential they were to 18th century travelers along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Following the program, get creative and design your own ferry. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-river-crossing-design-a-ferry.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm Fri, 02 Sep 2016 04:30:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway encourages all fourth graders to visit the park this year as part of the Every Kid in a Park program. The program gives fourth grade students, and those accompanying them, free access to more than 2,000 public lands and waters nationwide for a year. Visit www.EveryKidinaPark.gov to download the pass and get more information. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-launches-second-year-of-every-kid-in-a-park-pass.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-motorcycle-collision-with-fatality.htm Tue, 30 Aug 2016 06:38:00 EST On Saturday, August 27, 2016, at approximately 1:26 p.m., the Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a single motorcycle collision near milepost 410, near Duck River, TN. U.S. Park Rangers, Maury County Sheriff and Tennessee Highway Patrol responded. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-motorcycle-collision-with-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-big-night-for-salamanders.htm Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:32:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy “Big Night for Salamanders” as part of the Read with a Ranger program. The program starts at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at the Parkway Visitor Center. Read with a Ranger is a new 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter-mile hike. The program features a new story on the second Saturday of the month. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-big-night-for-salamanders.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-initiates-public-comment-period-on-an-environmental-assessment-and-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-the-chickasaw-heritage-center-access-road.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2016 12:27:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and wetland and floodplain Statement of Findings (SOF) that analyze the impacts of construction of an access road (milepost 262, Lee County, Mississippi). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-initiates-public-comment-period-on-an-environmental-assessment-and-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-the-chickasaw-heritage-center-access-road.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-trees-have-families-too.htm Wed, 17 Aug 2016 06:02:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Trees Have Families, Too” a new Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program and play leaf bingo to learn how to recognize tree families such as oak and maple by the shapes of their leaves. Participants will also find out how people and animals depend on the trees that live along the Natchez Trace Parkway. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-junior-ranger-program-trees-have-families-too.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-august-27-2016.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:58:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on August 27, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-august-27-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-animal-masquerade-junior-ranger-program-august-20-2016.htm Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:47:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Animal Masquerade,” a special Junior Ranger program at the Parkway Visitor Center at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 20, 2016. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover how animals along the Natchez Trace depend on each other for survival. Participants will create a mask of their favorite Natchez Trace animal. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-animal-masquerade-junior-ranger-program-august-20-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-suspect-jason-dwayne-perkins-arrested.htm Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:08:00 EST Scout County Deputies arrested Perkins on August 1, 2016. Rangers transferred him to the Madison County Detention Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-suspect-jason-dwayne-perkins-arrested.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/volunteers-at-mount-locust-find-their-park-and-earn-centennial-volunteer-challenge-coins.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2016 10:36:00 EST Volunteers Mark and Marge Hoecker recently completed a two-month tour serving as volunteer interpretive guides at the Mount Locust Historic House and Plantation. The Hoeckers volunteered over 200 hours, earning them each a Centennial Volunteer Challenge Coin. For the Hoeckers, volunteering at Mount Locust offered their first opportunity to explore the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/volunteers-at-mount-locust-find-their-park-and-earn-centennial-volunteer-challenge-coins.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-under-one-rock-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:50:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come enjoy the Read with a Ranger program at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 13, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center. This month’s featured story is “Under One Rock.” Children will listen to the story and then explore the hidden world of bugs, slugs, and other creatures that live under rocks. They will learn about tiny animal communities found not only along the Natchez Trace Parkway but also in their own backyards. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-under-one-rock-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-arrest-warrant-issued-for-jason-dwayne-perkins.htm Thu, 28 Jul 2016 10:02:00 EST Rangers and Ridgeland Police Department identified Jason Dwayne Perkins, 42, of Lena, MS as the driver of the vehicle who left the scene. The Madison County Justice Court issued an arrest warrant for Perkins on the following charges: · Leaving the Scene of an Accident · Reckless Driving · Failure to Give Three Feet When Passing A Bicyclist · Providing False Information · Causing a Vehicle Crash with a Bicyclist https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run-update-arrest-warrant-issued-for-jason-dwayne-perkins.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:21:00 EST On Monday, July 25, 2016, at 8:53 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a collision involving a motor vehicle and a bicyclist on the Parkway just north of the Boyd Site (milepost 107). Amy Biernat (44), of Brandon, MS, was riding her bicycle north on the Parkway when she was struck by a white Nissan sedan. Because of the impact, Biernat suffered several injuries and was transported to Baptist Hospital. The Nissan did not stop and was later found abandoned approximately 1.5 miles north along the Parkway. National Park Service Rangers and the Ridgeland Police Department are investigating the incident. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-bicyclist-struck-by-motor-vehicle-in-hit-and-run.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-beavers-making-a-splash-junior-ranger-program.htm Tue, 26 Jul 2016 06:57:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beavers: Making a Splash” a special Junior Ranger program held at the parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 10:00 am. Beavers are incredible animals that can turn the tiniest stream into a flooded wetland, creating their own habitat. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to learn how beavers are perfectly adapted for this difficult job and make your own craft beaver to take home. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-beavers-making-a-splash-junior-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-beak-knows-best-junior-ranger-program.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:48:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Beak Knows Best,” a special Junior Ranger program to be held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at 10:00 am. Whether it’s long or short, skinny or fat, wide or thin, a bird’s beak can tell you a lot about the bird itself. Join a park ranger at the for this 45-minute program to learn how you can determine what a bird might eat just by looking at its beak. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-beak-knows-best-junior-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:30:00 EST “During June 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 525,501 visitors used the Parkway during June 2016 compared to 516,654 who were counted in 2015. These numbers continue to put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top 10 most visited National Park Service sites.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-plants-for-pollinators.htm Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:11:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) partnered with local volunteers, Tupelo Public Schools Summer Environmental Camp participants, and Dr. JoVonn Hill from the Mississippi State Entomological Museum, to plant 6500 native wildflower and grass seedlings near the Black Belt Overlook interpretive area last month. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-plants-for-pollinators.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-july-23-2016.htm Thu, 14 Jul 2016 10:29:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on July 23, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-july-23-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-who-made-that-junior-ranger-program.htm Wed, 06 Jul 2016 09:39:00 EST he Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Who Made That?” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger at the Parkway Visitor Center for this 45-minute program. Discover how animals leave unique signs that let you know who lives along the Natchez Trace Parkway. Everyone will play games to learn how to identify animal tracks and other signs of animals. Junior Rangers will use paint to decorate a bandanna with animal tracks; children should be sure to wear paint-friendly clothes. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-who-made-that-junior-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pitter-patter-read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:51:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy “Pitter Patter” as part of the Read with a Ranger program. The program starts at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at the Parkway Visitor Center, milepost 266. Read with a Ranger is a new 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under, but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter-mile hike. The program will feature a new story on the second Saturday of the month through September. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pitter-patter-read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-25-2016.htm Sat, 11 Jun 2016 04:41:00 EST The public is invited to participate in pioneer lifestyle activities that often include crafting baskets, spinning, weaving, making corn husk dolls, leather working, and other traditional craft demonstrations. Mountain dulcimer demonstrations are usually offered throughout the day. Children are invited to dress up in pioneer clothes and participate in craft activities. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-june-25-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-fish-printing-junior-ranger-program.htm Fri, 03 Jun 2016 09:59:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Fish Printing,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 10:00 am. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover some of the fish that live in the water along the Parkway. Following the program, get creative and make your own colorful fish art using paints, paper, or your own T-shirt. Participants must provide their own plain T-shirt to decorate. This program is free and ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-fish-printing-junior-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/brave-little-raccoon-read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Wed, 25 May 2016 06:48:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy “Brave Little Raccoon” as part of the Read with a Ranger program. The program starts 10:00 am on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at the Parkway Visitor Center. Read with a Ranger is a new 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under, but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter-mile hike. The program will feature a new story on the second Saturday of the month through September. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/brave-little-raccoon-read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-participates-in-click-it-or-ticket.htm Fri, 20 May 2016 06:28:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will join state and local law enforcement agencies in supporting an aggressive national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign. Signs reminding the public to wear their seat belts have been placed along the Parkway for the duration of the campaign. Targeted enforcement on seatbelt violations will run from May 23 to June 5, 2016. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-participates-in-click-it-or-ticket.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-june-4-2016.htm Fri, 20 May 2016 05:01:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-saturday-june-4-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fourth-grade-students-explore-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Tue, 17 May 2016 10:09:00 EST On Friday, April 22, 2016, fourth grade students from Highland Elementary School visited the Natchez Trace Parkway to celebrate National Park Week at the Parkway Information Cabin. Over 200 students participated in this Every Kid in a Park opportunity. The goal of the Every Kid in a Park program is to connect fourth-grade students with the great outdoors and inspire them to become future environmental stewards, ready to preserve and protect national parks and other public lands for years to come. The program is an important part of the National Park Service’s centennial celebration in 2016, which encourages everyone to Find Your Park. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fourth-grade-students-explore-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/battle-of-ackia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 13 May 2016 04:33:00 EST The Chickasaw victory over the French at the Battle of Ackia, near modern-day Tupelo, prevented the further expansion of the French, and eventually led to their defeat during the French and Indian War. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/battle-of-ackia-commemoration-and-pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/april-2016-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 12:58:00 EST “During April 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 514,979 visitors used the Parkway during April 2016 compared to 509,178 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/april-2016-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace-junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Tue, 10 May 2016 12:50:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Boatmen of the Natchez Trace,” a special Junior Ranger program held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 10:00 am. Did you know in the early 1800s men would walk over 500 miles of the Old Natchez Trace? Boatmen, men from the Ohio River Valley, would float down the Mississippi River on barges, sell their goods in Natchez, and then walk home on the Natchez Trace. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover what these men might have carried on their journey home. This free hands-on program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but all ages are welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/boatmen-of-the-natchez-trace-junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-may-14-2016.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 09:46:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy a “Noisy Bird Sing-Along” as part of the Read with a Ranger program. The program starts at 10:00 am on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at the Parkway Visitor Center. Read with a Ranger is a new 45-minute program that is most appropriate for ages six and under but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter-mile hike. The program will feature a new story on the second Saturday of the month from April through September. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-may-14-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-three-killed-when-a-truck-collides-with-motorcycles.htm Mon, 02 May 2016 09:23:00 EST On Friday, April 29, 2016, at 5:55 p.m., the Natchez Trace Parkway Communications Center received notification of a serious collision that had occurred between a pickup truck and two motorcycles near milepost 47 just south of the Rocky Springs Campground. Initial reports stated that one individual was a possible fatality. U.S. Park Rangers, Claiborne County EMS, Claiborne County Sheriff Office, and the Claiborne County coroner responded to the scene. Upon arrival of medical personnel, the two motorcycle riders, both residents of Kenton County Kentucky, and one occupant of the pickup truck, a resident of Vicksburg, Mississippi, were pronounced deceased at the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-three-killed-when-a-truck-collides-with-motorcycles.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-and-dulcimer-day-saturday-may-7-2016.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:30:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy “Animal Masquerade,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10:00 am. There are all types of animals, big and small, that call the Natchez Trace Parkway home. Join a park ranger for this 45-minute program to discover how animals depend on each other for survival. You will also be able to make an animal mask of your favorite Natchez Trace animal. This program is ideal for children seven to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-and-dulcimer-day-saturday-may-7-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tourism-creates-136-million-in-local-economic-benefits-in-2015.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:19:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 5,785,813 visitors to Natchez Trace Parkway in 2015 spent $136 million in communities near the park, which supported 1,849 jobs in the local area. Because the Parkway extends through three states, the NPS has calculated that 80% of the spending is in Mississippi, 13% in Tennessee, and 7% in Alabama. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-tourism-creates-136-million-in-local-economic-benefits-in-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-units-create-194-million-in-economic-benefits-for-the-state-of-mississippi.htm Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:03:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6,359,648 visitors to National Park Service units in 2015 spent $194 million in communities in Mississippi. That spending supported 2,795 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $205 million. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/national-park-service-units-create-194-million-in-economic-benefits-for-the-state-of-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-in-ridgeland.htm Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:51:00 EST April 16 to 24, 2016 is National Park Week. In celebration of this event and the National Park Service Centennial, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a Centennial Celebration at the Parkway Information Cabin on April 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy live music by Trace Traditions from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, see a Dutch oven cooking demonstration, and make a fun craft to take home. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-national-park-week-at-the-parkway-information-cabin-in-ridgeland.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-april-30-2016.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2016 13:07:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature Bingo,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? Then join a park ranger for this 45-minute program. See if you can get Nature Bingo while walking with your family while exploring the Beech Springs Nature Trail. The trail is a quarter mile long. This program is ideal for children 7 to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-saturday-april-30-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-april-30-2016.htm Fri, 15 Apr 2016 12:37:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to “Nature Bingo,” a special Junior Ranger program held at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Do you like nature and learning about the world we live in? Do you like playing bingo? Then join a park ranger for this 45-minute program. See if you can get Nature Bingo while walking with your family while exploring the Beech Springs Nature Trail. The trail is a quarter mile long. This program is ideal for children 7 to 12 years old, but everyone is welcome. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/junior-ranger-program-april-30-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-park-week-with-a-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2016 07:52:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will host a BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival at the Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 9:00 am-4:00 pm. The National Park Service (NPS) turns 100 on August 25, 2016, and National Park Week occurs April 16 to 24, making the BioBlitz and Wildlife Festival a great opportunity to kick off NPS Centennial celebrations. In addition, National Park Week is about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations, and enhancing America’s best idea–the national parks! https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-park-week-with-a-bioblitz-and-wildlife-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-april-23-2016.htm Fri, 08 Apr 2016 04:54:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on April 23, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-april-23-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-march-2016.htm Thu, 07 Apr 2016 08:25:00 EST “During March 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 491,630 visitors used the Parkway during March 2016 compared to 484,650 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-march-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:32:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway invites children and their families to come and enjoy “The Prairie that Nature Built” as part of the Read with a Ranger program at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2016. Read with a Ranger is a new 45-minute program at the Parkway that is most appropriate for ages six and under but all ages are welcome. Visitors can listen to a story, participate in a fun activity, and go on an optional quarter mile hike. The Read with a Ranger program will feature a new story on the second Saturday of the month from April through September. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/read-with-a-ranger-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-ranger-receives-the-southeast-regions-first-chief-ranger-excellence-award.htm Thu, 24 Mar 2016 13:25:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway Chief Ranger Sarah Davis has received the Southeast Region’s first award to recognize performance excellence among chief rangers. The Southeast Region encompasses about 66 parks that range in size from large national parks to smaller historic sites. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-ranger-receives-the-southeast-regions-first-chief-ranger-excellence-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-february-2016.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:53:00 EST “During February 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 435,680 visitors used the Parkway during February 2016 compared to 414,844 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released-february-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-hernando-de-soto-milepost-242.htm Tue, 22 Mar 2016 12:41:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway and the US Forest Service plan to conduct a prescribed fire at Hernando de Soto on March 23, 2016. The Hernando de Soto prescribed fire will help reduce hazardous fuel loadings and restore the open woodlands that were historically present. The prescribed fire is located at Hernando de Soto milepost 243.2-245.9 https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-hernando-de-soto-milepost-242.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-chickasaw-village-site-milepost-262.htm Mon, 21 Mar 2016 11:19:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct a prescribed fire at Chickasaw Village on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. The Chickasaw Village prescribed fire will help reduce hazardous fuel loadings and restore the native black prairie. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-chickasaw-village-site-milepost-262.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-april-2-2016.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2016 05:09:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association-april-2-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-burning-at-hernando-de-soto.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:54:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway and the US Forest Service, plans to conduct a prescribed fire at Hernando de Soto between the dates of March 18-19, 2016. The Hernando de Soto prescribed fire will help reduce hazardous fuel loadings and restore the open woodlands that were historically present. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/prescribed-burning-at-hernando-de-soto.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-march-26-2016.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 06:12:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on March 26, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center-march-26-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-a-program-by-the-mississippi-daughters-of-the-american-revolution.htm Fri, 11 Mar 2016 05:54:00 EST Mary Stuart Chapter Regent Ms. Alice Jennings and Ms. Patricia Miller of the Mississippi Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will present a program on Saturday, March 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-womens-history-month-with-a-program-by-the-mississippi-daughters-of-the-american-revolution.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-access-road-to-connect-the-parkway-to-a-planned-chickasaw-cultural-heritage-center.htm Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:37:00 EST he National Park Service is seeking public comment on its plan to conduct an environmental assessment of a proposed direct access road connecting the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) to a Chickasaw cultural heritage center. The new center would be developed on land adjacent to the Parkway property near the Chickasaw Village site at milepost 262 in Tupelo, MS. Additional access routes were considered but dismissed, as the proposed alternative provides the safest visitor access with the least impact to natural and cultural resources. The proposed route is approximately 400 feet in length and 24 feet wide. Archeological surveys will be conducted to ensure preservation of any unknown cultural resources. Furthermore, consultation with tribal, federal, and state agencies will be conducted in compliance with applicable laws protecting natural and cultural resources. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-seeks-public-comment-on-proposed-access-road-to-connect-the-parkway-to-a-planned-chickasaw-cultural-heritage-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/repairs-begin-on-parkway-bridge-over-tennessee-river.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:59:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/repairs-begin-on-parkway-bridge-over-tennessee-river.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/work-to-begin-on-parkway-bridge-over-tn-412.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2016 06:31:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the Tennessee Department of Transportation has contracted with Jamieson Construction, LLC to begin work on the Parkway bridge over TN 412 (milepost 391) in Lewis County, Tennessee the week of February 29, 2016. This work includes repairs to cracks, and deck seal and rail replacement. The project should be completed by late fall 2016. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/work-to-begin-on-parkway-bridge-over-tn-412.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2016 05:50:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/volunteers-help-with-restoration-on-the-rock-spring-trail.htm Fri, 26 Feb 2016 03:16:00 EST Volunteers from the Alabama Chapter of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association and Boy Scout Troop #284 assisted the Natchez Trace Parkway with a project to conduct stream bank stabilization along the Rock Spring trail in Alabama. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/volunteers-help-with-restoration-on-the-rock-spring-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day.htm Wed, 24 Feb 2016 03:33:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on February 27, 2016. The demonstrations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to around 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/january-2016-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm Fri, 19 Feb 2016 06:26:00 EST “During January 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 464,284 visitors used the Parkway during January 2016 compared to 470,262 who were counted in 2015.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/january-2016-visitation-numbers-for-natchez-trace-parkway-are-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/deferred-maintenance.htm Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:43:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) this week released its Fiscal Year 2015 deferred maintenance statistics for national parks. The $11.9 billion nationwide total was up from the $11.49 billion reported at the end of FY2014. Of the nationwide total, the Natchez Trace Parkway has a backlog of deferred maintenance projects that totals $368,729,866. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/deferred-maintenance.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/availability-of-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-chester-mills-road-bridge-replacement.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 07:03:00 EST The National Park Service is seeking public comment on a wetland and floodplain Statement of Findings (SOF) that analyzes the impacts of replacing the bridge on Chester Mills Road over McCurtain Creek (milepost 187, Choctaw County, Mississippi). The purpose of the project is to replace the bridge to comply with current bridge safety requirements. This SOF documents compliance with Executive Orders 11988, 11990 and 13690, which govern protection of wetlands and management of floodplains. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/availability-of-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-for-chester-mills-road-bridge-replacement.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-at-colbert-ferry-east.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 06:22:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct the Colbert Ferry East prescribed fire between the dates of February 6 and February 13, 2016. The Colbert Ferry East prescribed fire will help reduce fuel loading around park facilities, and restore the open woodlands that were historically present. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-at-colbert-ferry-east.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-controlled-burn-at-tishomingo-state-park.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 06:11:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct the Tishomingo State Park prescribed fire between the dates of February 8 and February 12, 2016. The Tishomingo State Park prescribed fire will help reduce fuel loading around park facilities, and restore the open woodlands that were historically present. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-controlled-burn-at-tishomingo-state-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/suspects-in-missing-woman-case-captured-on-parkway.htm Fri, 05 Feb 2016 05:36:00 EST On January 14, 2016, a 1994 Jeep was stolen from the Jeff Busby Campground located at mile marker 193 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Mathiston, MS. On February 4, 2016, U.S. Marshalls out of Oxford MS, contacted Natchez Trace Parkway Rangers stating that two fugitives, now associated with the stolen Jeep, were believed to be on the Parkway in Tennessee. The fugitives were identified as Walter Rentz and Linda Blehar. Information provided by the U.S. Marshalls stated that Rentz was wanted for questioning on a missing person case out of Ohio, and Blehar was wanted for a parole violation out of Kentucky. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/suspects-in-missing-woman-case-captured-on-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-february-6-2016.htm Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:20:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-february-6-2016.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-choctaw-county.htm Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:05:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct the Little Mountain prescribed fire at the Jeff Busby visitor use area on January 29 and January 30, 2016. The Little Mountain prescribed fire will help reduce fuel loading around the campground and visitor use areas, and restore the open woodlands that were historically present. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-choctaw-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reopens-the-information-cabin.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 08:07:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials are pleased to announce the Parkway Information Cabin in Ridgeland, MS will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Parkway visitors can discover Choctaw history and culture, pick-up Natchez Trace Parkway maps and information, purchase books or patches in the Eastern National Sales outlet, and talk with volunteers. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reopens-the-information-cabin.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/black-history-month-film.htm Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:22:00 EST Justice and equality for all does not always come easy. Non-violent marches and demonstrations that engaged deeply committed men, women, and children were essential to the success of the 1960s Civil Rights movement across America. During Black History Month in February, in remembrance of that struggle for justice and equality, the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center will host an informative photo display and the documentary film Never Lose Sight of Freedom. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/black-history-month-film.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-advisory-january-21.htm Thu, 21 Jan 2016 04:46:00 EST A traveler advisory is in effect for the northern terminus of the Natchez Trace Parkway from Hwy 64 around Collinwood, TN (milepost 378) to Nashville, TN (milepost 444). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/winter-weather-advisory-january-21.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/november-and-december-visitation-numbers-released.htm Thu, 14 Jan 2016 06:37:00 EST “During November and December 2015, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2014 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, an average of 437,309 used the Parkway during November and December 2015 compared to 440,424 who were counted in 2014.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/november-and-december-visitation-numbers-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-partners-with-the-nasa-develop-program.htm Wed, 16 Dec 2015 07:48:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) has partnered with the NASA Develop program on a project to address questions involving past, current, and future wetland conditions. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-partners-with-the-nasa-develop-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october-2015-visitation-numbers-released.htm Tue, 15 Dec 2015 04:14:00 EST “During October 2015, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2014 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 518,523 used the Parkway during October 2015 compared to 523,467 who were counted in 2014.” The continued drop in numbers is attributed to faulty traffic counters located in the high traffic areas in Raymond, Ridgeland, Kosciusko, and Tupelo, MS. The Parkway continues to work with the office that collects the data to correct the problem with the traffic counters. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october-2015-visitation-numbers-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/u-s-attorney-and-u-s-park-ranger-receive-traffic-safety-awards.htm Tue, 08 Dec 2015 03:23:00 EST On December 4, 2015, United States Attorney Robert Mims from Oxford, MS and National Park Service Supervisory Park Ranger John Hearne from the Natchez Trace Parkway each received a national level award from the National Park Service Traffic Safety Coalition. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/u-s-attorney-and-u-s-park-ranger-receive-traffic-safety-awards.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tupelo-high-school-seniors-and-the-natchez-trace-parkway-work-together-to-discourage-distracted-driving.htm Mon, 07 Dec 2015 03:56:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway staff members recently partnered with three Tupelo High School (THS) students on a senior culmination project designed to raise awareness of the consequences of distracted driving. Senior culmination project group members, Dilan Patel, Ricardo Ungo, and Caroline Harris, mentored by Park Ranger Melanie Sander, created a public service announcement (PSA) which encourages motorists to avoid texting while driving. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tupelo-high-school-seniors-and-the-natchez-trace-parkway-work-together-to-discourage-distracted-driving.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/single-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-december-2-2015.htm Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:05:00 EST On December 2, 2015, at approximately 06:40 a.m., Natchez Trace Parkway Communications received notification of a Cadillac striking a tree near milepost 127. U.S. Park Rangers, Attala County Deputies, Madison County Deputies, Farmington Fire, and the Madison County Medical Examiner responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/single-vehicle-collision-with-fatality-december-2-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-saturday-december-5-2015.htm Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:11:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-saturday-december-5-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-november-2015.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2015 10:27:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) on Monday, November 23 and Tuesday, November 24, 2015. The Tockshish prescribed fire will help to restore native black prairie and reduce vegetation along the parkway boundary that could burn in a wildfire https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-along-the-natchez-trace-parkway-november-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-nov-15.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:26:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on November 28, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-nov-15.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-single-vehicle-collision-with-fatality.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:18:00 EST On November 19, 2015, at approximately 5:45 a.m., Natchez Trace Parkway Communications received notification of Ford Festiva striking a tree near milepost 360. U.S. Park Rangers, Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputies, and the Wayne County Medical Examiner responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-reports-single-vehicle-collision-with-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/conservation-corps-groups-provide-services-at-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2015 04:09:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway has hosted the Southeast and Southwest Conservation Corps (Corps) for the last four weeks as they served the Parkway and local community. Inspired by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewel has encouraged all national parks to put America’s youth and returning veterans to work protecting and restoring our public lands. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/conservation-corps-groups-provide-services-at-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/burn-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:31:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway has placed burn restrictions on all open fires effective immediately. The restrictions correspond with the fire restrictions put in place by a Proclamation State of Emergency Ban signed by the Governor of Mississippi. Due to elevated forest fire danger, the State of Mississippi has imposed a ban on all burning activity including: campfires, bonfires, fire pits, fire rings, burn barrels, debris burning, field burning, and any other ground fires. The ban affects the Natchez Trace Parkway from the southern terminus milepost 0.0 to the Alabama state line located at milepost 309. Areas of the Parkway, located in Alabama and Tennessee, are not affected as of October 22, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/burn-restrictions-in-mississippi.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october16pioneer-day.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2015 10:16:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on October 24, 2015. The presentations will show the challenges faced and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/october16pioneer-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day.htm Tue, 06 Oct 2015 05:59:00 EST This year, National Public Lands Day volunteers participated in several activities including seed collection, litter pick up along trailheads and streams, and repairs to trails along the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail. Parkway staff and volunteers removed over 20 bags of the invasive non-native Japanese stiltgrass. Under the direction of resource managers, volunteers also cleaned and reconstructed 1.1 miles of trails and handpicked thousands of flower seeds including those from Eastern Gamagrass, Bundleflower, Black-eyed Susan, Prairie Coneflower, Prairie Dock, and Prairie Clover to use for prairie restoration along the Parkway in 2016. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/celebrate-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-dulcimer-day.htm Fri, 25 Sep 2015 10:32:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-dulcimer-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-visitation-numbers-for-july-and-august.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:19:00 EST “During July and August 2015, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2014 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, an average of 517,046 used the Parkway during July and August 2015 compared to the average of 523,502 who were counted in 2014.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-news-release-visitation-numbers-for-july-and-august.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-seeks-volunteers-to-lend-a-hand-for-public-lands-during-national-public-lands-day.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:10:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway invites organized groups and individuals interested in helping preserve public lands to volunteer, learn, and have fun through participation in National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 26th. One third of America’s land is in public hands, so come and help to preserve and protect it! https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-seeks-volunteers-to-lend-a-hand-for-public-lands-during-national-public-lands-day.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month.htm Fri, 11 Sep 2015 06:04:00 EST To commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Natchez Trace Parkway will host a living history encampment representing the expedition of Hernando de Soto on Saturday, September 26, 2015. The encampment will be set up outside of the Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Through stories, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about Hernando de Soto’s interactions with the Chickasaw along the historic Natchez Trace during the winter of 1540-41. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-celebrates-national-hispanic-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-comment-on-environmental-assessment-of-trail-connector-to-ms-craft-center.htm Fri, 04 Sep 2015 05:47:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) to construct a pedestrian walkway between the Natchez Trace Parkway (Parkway) and the Mississippi Craft Center. The walkway will tie the Old Trace and Brashears Stand site parking area and the multi-purpose trails to the Craft Center walkway system. This project will provide direct access from the Parkway to the Craft Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-comment-on-environmental-assessment-of-trail-connector-to-ms-craft-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm Wed, 02 Sep 2015 12:25:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway invites all fourth grade students to visit the park as part of the White House’s new Every Kid in a Park program. Starting September 1, fourth grade students can now go to www.everykidinapark.gov to complete an activity and obtain a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-welcomes-fourth-grade-students-through-every-kid-in-a-park-initiative.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association.htm Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:17:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-presents-traditional-music-by-the-north-mississippi-dulcimer-association.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/driver-indicted-for-involuntary-manslaughter.htm Tue, 25 Aug 2015 04:43:00 EST On July 3, 2015, a Chevrolet Tahoe driven by Cedric Coonrod of Huntsville, AL crossed the center line on the Natchez Trace Parkway near mile post 244.5 and struck a Honda CRV head-on, killing the driver and injuring the passenger. On August 25, 2015, a federal grand jury in Oxford, MS handed-down a one count indictment for Involuntary Manslaughter against Coonrod. A trial date has not been set. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/driver-indicted-for-involuntary-manslaughter.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-initiates-public-comment-period-for-the-stabilization-of-old-agency-road-environmental-assessment.htm Fri, 21 Aug 2015 06:17:00 EST The National Park Service, in cooperation with the City of Ridgeland, seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) of a project to stabilize Old Agency Road within the boundaries of the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-initiates-public-comment-period-for-the-stabilization-of-old-agency-road-environmental-assessment.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tupelo-high-school-cross-country-team-assists-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-trail-improvements.htm Fri, 07 Aug 2015 06:34:00 EST Members of the Tupelo High School (THS) cross-country team and Natchez Trace Parkway staff joined forces on the Blackland Prairie section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail to create a safer railroad crossing for park visitors. The efforts of THS cross country coach Johnathan Begnaud and 51 student team members on Monday, August 3 will facilitate the reopening of the trail. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/tupelo-high-school-cross-country-team-assists-the-natchez-trace-parkway-in-trail-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-and-junior-ranger-program.htm Fri, 24 Jul 2015 06:31:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-and-junior-ranger-program.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-and-travel-advisory-of-the-yockanookany-trail.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:21:00 EST A partial closure of the Yockanookany section of the Natchez Trace Scenic Trail will be in effect from July 20, 2015 through July 31, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-and-travel-advisory-of-the-yockanookany-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-and-junior-ranger-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm Fri, 10 Jul 2015 05:37:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The presentations will show the challenges faced, and creative solutions developed by those Americans who lived in the area from the 1700s to 1840. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pioneer-day-and-junior-ranger-day-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/head-on-collision-with-fatality.htm Mon, 06 Jul 2015 06:27:00 EST On July 3, 2015, at approximately 12:35 p.m., Natchez Trace Parkway Communications received notification of a head-on collision near milepost 244.5 involving a Honda CRV and a Chevrolet Tahoe. U.S. Park Rangers, Chickasaw County Sheriff’s Deputies, and the Chickasaw County coroner responded to the scene. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/head-on-collision-with-fatality.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-and-junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 02 Jul 2015 05:51:00 EST A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/dulcimer-day-and-junior-ranger-program-at-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/april-visitation-numbers-released.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2015 11:59:00 EST “During April 2015, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2014 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 513,538 people used the Parkway in April 2015 compared to 513,830 who were counted in 2014.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/april-visitation-numbers-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/paving-ridgeland-2015.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:16:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that paving will begin June 2, 2015 on a section of the Parkway in Hinds and Madison Counties. Work will be done from milepost 77 (south of MS 467) to milepost 115 (north of MS 43). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/paving-ridgeland-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-issues-request-for-expressions-of-interest-in-the-tupelo-homesteads.htm Tue, 12 May 2015 05:04:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking expressions of interest for the use of eight historic houses and their associated outbuildings at the Natchez Trace Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-issues-request-for-expressions-of-interest-in-the-tupelo-homesteads.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employee-celebrates-40-years-service.htm Tue, 12 May 2015 04:46:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway presented an award for 40 years of federal service to Property Management Specialist Mary Brown. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-employee-celebrates-40-years-service.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burn-may-2015.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 05:18:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway is planning to conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) in Lee County, MS between May 5 and May 8, 2015. The prescribed fire is at the Chickasaw Village Site, milepost 262. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burn-may-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bike-safety.htm Fri, 01 May 2015 04:39:00 EST With the help of the Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) through its Gary Holdiness Cycling Fund, Natchez Trace Parkway staff members are celebrating National Bike Month and the National Park Service Centennial by actively promoting bicycle visibility and safety. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bike-safety.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Tourism-Creates-Economic-Benefits.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 09:00:00 EST A new National Park Service report shows that 5,846,473 visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2014 spent $136 million in communities near the park, which supported 1,843 jobs in the local area. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Tourism-Creates-Economic-Benefits.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/87-Year-Old-Man-Passes-Away-While-Biking-on-the-Natchez-Trace-Parkway.htm Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:46:00 EST Monday, April 20, 2015, at 1:27 p.m., emergency responders responded to an incident involving a bicyclist on the Parkway south of Highway 82 at Milepost 201. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/87-Year-Old-Man-Passes-Away-While-Biking-on-the-Natchez-Trace-Parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Apparent-Suicide-from-Highway-96-Bridge.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 05:10:00 EST On April 8, 2015 at 3:42 p.m., a report of an apparent suicide from the Natchez Trace Parkway Double Arch Bridge was received by the Williamson County Sheriff Office. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Apparent-Suicide-from-Highway-96-Bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/COFE-Closure.htm Wed, 08 Apr 2015 04:18:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway, Colbert Ferry boat ramp area at milepost 327.3 and the Tennessee River in Alabama will be temporarily closed beginning April 8, 2015. The closure is due to emergency operations being conducted from the boat ramp area. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/COFE-Closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ranger-award-for-training-excellence.htm Tue, 07 Apr 2015 05:16:00 EST Four rangers with the Natchez Trace Parkway received awards for excellence in training from the National Park Service (NPS). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ranger-award-for-training-excellence.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Wildlife-and-Nature-Festival.htm Thu, 02 Apr 2015 07:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway joins parks, programs, and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. A hands-on event designed to help people find their park and to promote an interest in the natural world will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Wildlife-and-Nature-Festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Wildflower-Walk-at-Chickasaw-Village-Site.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2015 05:00:00 EST Join a park ranger for a Wildflower Walk on Saturday, April 4, 2015. This event will take place at 10:00 AM at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Wildflower-Walk-at-Chickasaw-Village-Site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Pioneer-Day-at-the-Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Visitor-Center.htm Wed, 11 Mar 2015 07:00:00 EST The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will demonstrate pioneer-era crafts and skills at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 28, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Pioneer-Day-at-the-Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Visitor-Center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Traffic-Rerouted-at-Northern-Terminus.htm Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:30:00 EST The exit ramp from the Parkway to TN 100 East will be closed and traffic will be rerouted to McCrory Lane. Safety concerns have arisen due to motorists exiting via this ramp directly onto TN 100 East and then making unsafe left turns to access businesses. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/Natchez-Trace-Parkway-Traffic-Rerouted-at-Northern-Terminus.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hazardous-road-conditions.htm Fri, 20 Feb 2015 08:11:00 EST As a result of winter weather conditions, the Natchez Trace Parkway has issued a travel advisory from Hwy 8 near Houston, MS to the northern terminus near Nashville, TN. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/hazardous-road-conditions.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure.htm Mon, 16 Feb 2015 03:59:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is closed between mileposts 355 and 370 and between milepost 429 and the northern terminus in Tennessee. A mixture of sleet, freezing rain, ice and snow has fallen on much of the Parkway today. Falling temperatures will cause additional hazards. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-closed-due-to-railroad-crossing-improvements.htm Fri, 06 Feb 2015 08:46:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway National Scenic Trail section between milepost 261.8 (Chickasaw Village Site) and milepost 265.5 (Beech Springs Road Area) will be closed to all trail users beginning February 9, 2015, for a period of 30 days. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-closed-due-to-railroad-crossing-improvements.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-recognizes-volunteers-in-parks-and-very-important-people.htm Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:43:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program has recently been redesigned in an effort to reach the Centennial goal of one million additional volunteers for the National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/the-natchez-trace-parkway-recognizes-volunteers-in-parks-and-very-important-people.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-rocky-springs.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:20:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct a prescribed fire (controlled burn) in Claiborne County, MS between the dates of January 28 and January 30. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-rocky-springs.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-west-florida-boundary.htm Tue, 27 Jan 2015 06:13:00 EST Weather depending, the Natchez Trace Parkway plans to conduct two prescribed fires (controlled burns) in Madison County, MS between the dates of January 29 and January 31. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/controlled-burning-west-florida-boundary.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-the-mount-locust-site.htm Mon, 26 Jan 2015 03:35:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway will close the Mount Locust Historic Home and Information Center (milepost 15.5, 15 miles north of Natchez, MS) from Monday, February 2, 2015 to Wednesday, February 4, 2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/temporary-closure-of-the-mount-locust-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident.htm Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:23:00 EST On January 18, 2015 at approximately 2:22 p.m., Natchez Trace Communications received notification of a single motor vehicle accident near milepost 441.5 near the northern terminus of the Parkway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/motor-vehicle-accident.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/december-visitation-2014.htm Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:23:00 EST “The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a significant increase in December recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 688,064 people used the Parkway in November compared to 478,080 who were counted in 2013.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/december-visitation-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/16000-trees-planted.htm Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:10:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is home to more than 16,000 brand new tree seedlings, planted near the new intersection of Highway 6 and Parkway milepost 257. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/16000-trees-planted.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/eleven-employees-with-more-than-300-years-of-combined-service-retire-from-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Fri, 19 Dec 2014 04:59:00 EST By the end of the year, Natchez Trace Parkway will say “Happy Trails” to 11 employees who have decided to exchange the day-to-day grind for a life of leisure. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/eleven-employees-with-more-than-300-years-of-combined-service-retire-from-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/landscaping.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:28:00 EST “The National Park Service will celebrate the beginning of its second century on August 28, 2016,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “To prepare for the celebration, staff members spent a week landscaping around the visitor center and headquarters building near Tupelo.” https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/landscaping.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fy2015-controlled-burn.htm Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:03:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway released its prescribed fire (controlled burning) schedule for 2014-2015. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fy2015-controlled-burn.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/cabin-restroom-closure.htm Thu, 04 Dec 2014 03:51:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that the restroom located at the Ridgeland Information Cabin, at milepost 102.4, is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/cabin-restroom-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/repairs-to-town-creek-bridge.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2014 06:22:00 EST Due to repairs on the Town Creek bridge near Tupelo, MS, visitors may expect short delays and one-lane traffic. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/repairs-to-town-creek-bridge.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-ranger-jane-farmer-receives-the-national-freeman-tilden-award.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2013 11:22:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway Ranger Jane Farmer has received the 2013 National Park Service Freeman Tilden Award for interpretive excellence, the highest award a National Park Service Ranger can receive. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-ranger-jane-farmer-receives-the-national-freeman-tilden-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mary-risser-selected-as-superintendent-of-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Thu, 31 Oct 2013 11:45:00 EST Southeast Regional Director Stan Austin announces the selection of Mary Risser, a 32-year career employee of the National Park Service (NPS), to serve as superintendent of Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile long scenic byway crossing three states and headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi. Risser is currently on assignment as Acting Deputy Regional Director and Chief of Staff for the Intermountain Region of the NPS until the end of November. She has served as the superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado and Utah for the last nine years. Risser will start her duties the middle of December. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/mary-risser-selected-as-superintendent-of-natchez-trace-parkway.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/environmental-assessment-available-for-proposed-rice-road-extension-review-period-extended.htm Fri, 18 Oct 2013 11:09:00 EST The National Park Service announces the continued availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the proposed extension of Rice Road (Madison County, MS). This project seeks to extend Rice Road and create an associated multi-use trail to the west of U.S. Highway 51 in Ridgeland. This extension would provide access to the northern portion of the planned Ridgeland City Center development, requiring a right-of-way of approximately 0.7 acres on NPS land. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/environmental-assessment-available-for-proposed-rice-road-extension-review-period-extended.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-tackle-non-native-kudzu-vine.htm Wed, 25 Sep 2013 07:15:00 EST The National Park Service announces that contractors will be working to eradicate kudzu along the Natchez Trace Parkway from Clinton to Natchez MS. Visitors can expect to see workers spraying herbicide alongside the Parkway from milepost 0-90 during late September-early October. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-tackle-non-native-kudzu-vine.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm Fri, 28 Jun 2013 08:11:00 EST Beginning Monday, July 31, 2017, the Mount Locust Inn and Plantation site along the Natchez Trace Parkway will be open four days a week. Hours of operation will be Thursday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and closed Monday through Wednesday. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/revised-hours-for-mount-locust-inn-and-plantation.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sequestration.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:29:00 EST On March 1, 2013, the Natchez Trace Parkway was required to reduce its annual budget by five percent, in accordance with the sequestration provision of the Budget Control Act of 2011. The effects of this federal law require that each national park absorb this reduction within the remaining months of this fiscal year, which ends September 30. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/sequestration.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/portion-of-national-scenic-trail-closed-near-tupelo-ms.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:30:00 EST A section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail near Tupelo, MS will be closed for a period of two years. The Blackland Prairie trail will be closed between Old Town Creek and milepost 264.8. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/portion-of-national-scenic-trail-closed-near-tupelo-ms.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-under-winter-weather-advisory.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:33:00 EST Thursday’s winter storm will spread both snow and rain across the Southeast, continuing into Thursday night and early Friday, and a winter weather advisory remains in effect for significant portions of Mississippi. Light snow accumulations are expected to result in hazardous driving conditions in parts of Mississippi and northern Alabama. On the Natchez Trace Parkway, patchy ice is present on some bridges between MS Highway 32 near milepost 239, south to Interstate 20 near milepost 87, with up to 3 inches of snow between US Highway 82 and Interstate 55. South of Interstate 20, Parkway rangers report slushy conditions on bridges. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-under-winter-weather-advisory.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/lowers-speed-limit.htm Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:16:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS), Natchez Trace Parkway, announces a 35- mph speed zone on a two-mile section south of Interstate 20 in Hinds County, Mississippi. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/lowers-speed-limit.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/reopens-8-mile-section.htm Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:10:00 EST The National Park Service has completed repairs to a damaged section of the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 94.9, south of Ridgeland, MS, and will reopen the Parkway to vehicular traffic on Tuesday, November 13, 2012. This section has been closed to motorized vehicles since March 14, 2012, after engineers identified a major safety hazard that had the potential to lead to a collapse of the roadway due to embankment instability. The National Park Service partnered with the Federal Highway Administration to make repairs to the roadway. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/reopens-8-mile-section.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-re-opened.htm Tue, 11 Sep 2012 04:44:00 EST The hiking and walking trail north of the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8) has been reopened. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-re-opened.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/attention-bicyclists.htm Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:10:00 EST Road construction will begin July 11, 2012 on a damaged section of the Natchez Trace Parkway at Milepost 94.8, south of Ridgeland, MS. This section has been closed since March due to a failure in the road base that made the road unsafe for vehicular travel. The National Park Service (NPS) had continued to allow bicycle use within the closed section after determining it was safe for bicyclists to pass over the damaged portion of Parkway. However, the arrival of construction crews will require bicyclists to detour around the active construction zone for a distance of 1/2 mile. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/attention-bicyclists.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/myrick-creek-trail-closure.htm Tue, 12 Jun 2012 11:46:00 EST The hiking and walking trail at Myrick Creek, at Parkway milepost 145, just south of Highway 429 is closed until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/myrick-creek-trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-multi-use-trail-segment-3p19-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-open-for-public-comment.htm Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:22:00 EST The National Park Service (NPS) has prepared draft Statements of Findings (SOFs) for Wetlands and Floodplains for Multi-use Trail Segment 3P19 – A Bridge Over County Line Road and Trail from 200 Feet West of County Line Road to Milepost 96.0 (Approximately from Milepost 95.0 to Milepost 96.0). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-multi-use-trail-segment-3p19-wetland-and-floodplain-statement-of-findings-open-for-public-comment.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-lowers-speed-limit-in-sensitive-amphibian-habitat.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 06:05:00 EST The National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway, announces a lowered speed zone on a two- mile section south of Interstate 20 in Hinds County, MS. In this area, there is habitat for many species of salamanders and frogs, including the state-imperiled Webster’s salamander (Plethodon websteri). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-lowers-speed-limit-in-sensitive-amphibian-habitat.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-meeting-for-meriwether-lewis-exhibits.htm Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:44:00 EST The Parkway will be presenting drafts of the new exhibits for the Meriwether Lewis site on December 15, 2011. The public is invited to comment on these drafts. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/public-meeting-for-meriwether-lewis-exhibits.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-closure.htm Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/trail-closure.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/multiuse-trail.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:00:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officially opened a new 5.3-mile-long section of the Multiuse Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi, on Saturday, January 21st. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/multiuse-trail.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fire-restrictions.htm Mon, 18 Oct 2010 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/fire-restrictions.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/grant-to-brices-crossroads-battlefield-commission.htm Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is pleased to announce that it has awarded a $3,000 grant to Brice’s Crossroads Battlefield Commission. The grant was made possible through the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/grant-to-brices-crossroads-battlefield-commission.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/grant-to-boy-scouts-of-america.htm Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway is pleased to announce that it has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Yocona Area Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The grant was made possible through the Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative (LMDI). https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/grant-to-boy-scouts-of-america.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/notice-of-availability.htm Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service, Natchez Trace Parkway, would like to announce a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) with regard to the crossing of a five-lane major thoroughfare arterial extending and connecting Coley Road from McCullough Boulevard to Highway 78 and Barnes Crossing Road from North Gloster Street to the same location on Highway 78. The project will include a grade-separated crossing near milepost 265, just south of the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/notice-of-availability.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-project-at-the-meriwether-lewis-historic-site.htm Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/american-recovery-and-reinvestment-act-project-at-the-meriwether-lewis-historic-site.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-expansion-joints-in-bridge-decks-to-be-repaired.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 EST On May 13, 2009, minor repair work will begin on bridges along the Natchez Trace Parkway from milepost 320 to 425 within Alabama and Tennessee. The expansion joints in the bridge decks will be repaired, which could cause single-lane closures. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-expansion-joints-in-bridge-decks-to-be-repaired.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-rehabilitate-ridgeland-crafts-center.htm Sun, 17 May 2009 20:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway announces a project to rehabilitate the Ridgeland Visitor Contact Station, formerly the Ridgeland Crafts Center. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-to-rehabilitate-ridgeland-crafts-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ms-hwy-6.htm Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:00:00 EST On March 2, 2009, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) began construction of the Mississippi Highway 6 crossing of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Construction on the Parkway will extend from about MP 256 to 258. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/ms-hwy-6.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bridge-at-mile-post-203.htm Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:00:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway officials announce that construction has begun to replace the Parkway bridge at milepost 203.6 over Pigeon Roost Creek - just south of U.S. Highway 82. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/bridge-at-mile-post-203.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-begins-repair-resurfacing-project.htm Fri, 25 Apr 2008 20:00:00 EST Natchez Trace Parkway begins Repair/Resurfacing Project Milepost 240 to 266, Chickasaw, Pontotoc and Lee Counties, Mississippi https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-begins-repair-resurfacing-project.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-celebrates-black-history-month.htm Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST Mr. Robert Bruce Smith will present a fascinating history program on “William Johnson,” (the Barber of Natchez) titled “William Johnson: Witness to a Vanished Natchez World” at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, near Tupelo. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-celebrates-black-history-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-begins-replacing-the-glenrock-picnic-area-comfort-station-in-tennessee.htm Sun, 08 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service has begun work to replace the Natchez Trace Parkway’s existing Glenrock comfort station located near milepost 364 in Wayne County, Tennessee. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/parkway-begins-replacing-the-glenrock-picnic-area-comfort-station-in-tennessee.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/woody-debris-reduction-projects.htm Tue, 17 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST The National Park Service Wildland Urban Interface Initiative (WUII) is designed to decrease wildfire hazard in areas where urban environments adjoin wildland areas. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/woody-debris-reduction-projects.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/black-history-month-program-2007.htm Tue, 06 Feb 2007 19:00:00 EST The Natchez Trace Parkway Welcomes Natchez National Historical Park Ranger to speak about William Johnson for Black History Month. https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/black-history-month-program-2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-between-old-canton-road-and-rice-road-reopened.htm Sun, 01 Oct 2006 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/natchez-trace-parkway-between-old-canton-road-and-rice-road-reopened.htm https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pavement-repairs-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:00:00 EST Pavement repairs for the Natchez Trace Parkway between Tupelo and Jackson, Mississippi https://www.nps.gov/natr/learn/news/pavement-repairs-for-the-natchez-trace-parkway.htm