Visiting the Parkway

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Duration:
5 minutes, 19 seconds

The Natchez Trace Parkway is more than a scenic drive. Discover the many recreational opportunities that can be found along the way.

 
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David Ehrenberg preparing to film on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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You are virtually at the Natchez Trace Parkway. What's it all about? Launch into a quick trip with NPS film producer David Ehrenberg and experience natural and cultural sites along the Parkway between Natchez, Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee. Then join David as he shares five days of filming on the Parkway, and finally settle back and relax with the sights and sounds of nature.

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a long, narrow national park. A vast variety of historic, cultural and outdoor experiences await Parkway travelers. Because of the scenic nature of the Parkway, its viewshed is protected from neighboring industry and development. Meandering through the rural southeast, Parkway adventurers can learn about the past, while they enjoy the comforts of the present, and rest in the confidence that the Parkway's future is protected by the National Park Service.
 
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Duration:
2 minutes, 11 seconds

Experience a quick trip that includes a sampling of highlights from the Natchez Trace Parkway and the surrounding areas. This video has no dialogue and has upbeat music throughout.

 
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Duration:
7 minutes, 58 seconds

NPS film producer David Ehrenberg traveled the Natchez Trace Parkway capturing film vignettes for our promotional film. Join David, as from excited to exhausted, he experiences the Natchez Trace Parkway for the first time.

 
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Duration:
1 minute, 50 seconds

Enjoy a short relaxing virtual trip to Jackson Falls. The sounds of falling water can be heard throughout the video. There is no dialogue.

 
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Duration:
48 seconds

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Cypress Swamp. Insects, small frogs and traffic in the distance can be heard throughout. There is no dialogue.

 
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Duration:
56 seconds

Rain was a challenge for those who walked the old Trace over 200 years ago. The video shares highlights the beauty and rhythm of the rain. There is no dialogue and sounds of falling rain can be heard throughout. In the distance a motor can be heard as a truck passes by.

Last updated: February 23, 2022

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway
Tupelo, MS 38804

Phone:

800 305-7417
The Parkway Visitor Center near Tupelo, MS, is open 9am-4:30pm seven days a week. The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25th and January 1st.

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