October 2015 Visitation Numbers Released

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Date: December 15, 2015
Contact: Maggie Walker, (662) 680-4005

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.

 



Last updated: December 16, 2015

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