![]() NPS People of the Parkway Whether famous, infamous, or anonymous, travelers of the Natchez Trace relied heavily on this wilderness road. The Trace was a road home, a path of exploration, and a link to the growing population of the Old Southwest. Places on the Parkway The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace" a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Stories Sections of the Old Trace are the common ground that connect us to the stories of people across centuries. Please remember, it is a violation of federal law to disturb or remove any artifact from park lands. Learn what to do if you find an artifact! |
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Last updated: January 13, 2021