October 2015 Visitation Numbers Released

Date: December 15, 2015
Contact: Maggie Walker, [phone]

HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: "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.

Month	2015	2014
January	451,161	466,866
February	414,844	422,542
March	281,538	493,266
April	513,538	513,830
May	260,495	490,267
June	249,774	519,539
July	542,031	550,245
August	492,061	496,760
September	476,818	488,825
October	518,523	523,467
Year to date	4,200,783	4,965,607

These numbers continue to put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top ten most visited National Park Service sites. The Natchez Trace Parkway has numerous recreational activities to match any interest or experience level. Whether camping, motorcycling, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or horseback riding there are countless opportunities to experience the history, culture, and natural resources of the area.

To find out more about upcoming programs and general information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/natr.