The Parkway has been declared a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road and has been chosen as one of America's 10 best biking roads.
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This historic, 444-mile scenic parkway links Natchez with Nashville and crosses some of the most beautiful terrain in the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. Open year-round for motorists, hikers and bikers, it provides visitors the opportunity for an unhurried trip through time. Maintained and administered by the National Park Service, the Parkway commemorates the most significant highway of the Old Southwest.
08/21/2024
It’s time to start planning those fall trips and weekend getaways! 🤩🍁
Here’s everything you need to plan your trip along the Natchez Trace Parkway! https://www.scenictrace.com/plan-your-trip/
Natchez Trace Parkway
08/19/2024
It’s just you and the road, baby. Whether you’re a hiker, road-tripper, cyclist, picnicker (or a combination of all four), it’s about time you crossed the Natchez Trace Parkway off your bucket list. Here are 7 things you must see along the Natchez Trace Parkway! 🚲🌳
Ridgeland, MS, is where small-town charm meets big-city luxury. Outdoor and cycling enthusiasts, foodies, and retail lovers can expect experiences of a lifetime! 🤩 Visitors are sure to discover that there’s no shortage of art or culture in Ridgeland. Foodies may come to Ridgeland hungry, but they always leave full and happy. And when you’re ready for a bit of retail therapy, you can’t do better than Ridgeland, Mississippi’s premier shopping hub. There’s still a lot to uncover here! 😋🛍️🍽️
📷: Odinn Media
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08/14/2024
Nestled in the Southeast U.S. is the Natchez Trace Parkway, a 444-mile historical and ecological treasure. The Natchez Trace travel corridor has been an avenue of travel, trade, change, conflict, and communication for more than 10,000 years. It is rich in American history and provides visitors with a window into the past while appreciating the glories of the present. As the only National Parkway honoring a historic path of travel, the Natchez Trace is recognized as a designed landscape today. 🏛️🤩
The Natchez Trace Parkway is not just a scenic route through history; it’s also a culinary adventure waiting to be savored. Stretching 444 miles from Nashville, Tennessee, to Natchez, Mississippi, this historic trail offers travelers a tantalizing array of dining options that showcase the rich culinary heritage of the southern United States. 😋 From hearty comfort food to gourmet delicacies, the food along the Natchez Trace Parkway is as diverse and flavorful as the landscapes it traverses! 🍽️
As you journey along the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, you’ll encounter more than just picturesque landscapes and historical landmarks. Nestled amidst the lush greenery of the American South, you’ll find enchanting waterfalls that beckon travelers to pause, admire, and revel in the beauty of nature. 🤩 https://www.scenictrace.com/fall-in-love-the-waterfalls-of-the-trace/
High on the bluffs overlooking the majestic Mississippi River, the beautiful city of Natchez is a unique and seamless blend of old and new. This jewel of the Mississippi offers visitors the attractions of a desirable small-town destination –a beautiful, walkable downtown, magnificent sunsets, delicious cuisine, a vibrant art and music scene, outdoor adventures, exciting nightlife, and events all year long, all served up with genuine Southern hospitality! 😍
📷: Visit Natchez
Visit Mississippi
08/05/2024
You’re in luck! We have the ultimate guide to fall activities and attractions to do in Tennessee, and the Natchez Trace Parkway made the list! Travel the Trace to Tennessee and embrace the stunning views, colorful trees, and historical sites! 🌳🍂 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/tennessee/things-to-do-in-fall-tn/
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Did you know that Natchez, MS, is the oldest town in Mississippi!? There’s so much excitement, beauty, and history to discover and explore along the Natchez Trace!
📍: Milepost 1
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07/24/2024
Calling all bird watchers! Curious about how, when, and where to go birding along the Natchez Trace? No worries, we’ve got you! Check out this link for more information! 🤩🐦🌳
📍Milepost 266 - aka a milepost home to delicious restaurants! Don’t miss out on the tasty cuisine to discover in Tupelo, MS, along the Natchez Trace! 😋
📷: ForkLift Restaurant & Odinn Media
My Tupelo Visit Mississippi
07/19/2024
What’s your favorite summer activity along the Natchez Trace!?
07/17/2024
Don’t mind us; we’re just admiring this beautiful mural found in Florence, AL. 😍
📷: Visit The Shoals
Sweet Home Alabama
07/15/2024
📍Milepost 442! Life is never ruff when exploring the Natchez Trace! 🐾🌳
Natchez Trace Parkway Loveless Cafe Visit Music City
07/12/2024
Looking for a fun summer activity to do with the kids!? Travel the Trace to Jackson, MS, and visit the Jackson Zoo! 🐅🐵☀️🦓
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07/10/2024
📍Milepost 438 - Franklin Theatre in Franklin, TN!
Franklin is located 20 miles south of Nashville and only 10 miles east of the Natchez Trace Parkway! The Historic Franklin Theatre is a must-see while traveling through this charming town! 🤩🎭
Nashville's Big Back Yard Visit Franklin, TN Tennessee Vacation
07/08/2024
Summer is in full swing!
Can anyone guess where this swinging bridge is located!?
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07/05/2024
Tax-free weekend in Mississippi is just around the corner - July 12-14! Travel the Trace to Ridgeland, MS and shop until you drop to get back to school ready and to have some fun! 🤩🛍️
📷: Explore Ridgeland
Visit Mississippi
07/04/2024
Happy 4th of July from the Natchez Trace Parkway! 🇺🇲
07/01/2024
Everyone needs a furry companion while biking, hiking, or running along the Natchez Trace Parkway! 🐶🚲🥾
Natchez Trace Parkway
06/28/2024
Step into Mama Jean's Restaurant in Tuscumbia, AL, where every meal is a taste of Southern comfort. From mouth-watering fried chicken to creamy mac and cheese, their menu is filled with home-cooked goodness. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere that feels just like home, with friendly service that makes every visit special. Come for the food, stay for the hospitality at Mama Jean's!
Sweet Home Alabama Visit The Shoals
06/25/2024
Capture the essence of The Natchez Trace Parkway’s beauty and share it with us! Tag us in all your photos as you explore the wonders of the outdoors. Let's inspire each other with breathtaking moments and unforgettable adventures. 🌸🌾🍃
Natchez Trace Parkway Visit Natchez
06/24/2024
Reeling in memories at the Father and Child Fishing Tournament in Ridgeland, MS! Spend quality time bonding over bait and tackles, creating unforgettable moments on the water.
Embracing nature's beauty through birdwatching in Muscle Shoals, Alabama! Discover the serene melodies of feathered friends, capture breathtaking moments in the wild, and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Alabama's natural wonders. Let your spirit soar with each sighting!
Natchez Trace Parkway Sweet Home Alabama Visit The Shoals
06/18/2024
🌿🌺🌲Excited to set out on an unforgettable expedition along the Natchez Trace Parkway, where every mile unveils a tapestry of Southern history, captivating landscapes, and the allure of hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Here is some information that can give you ideas for everything!🌿🌺🌲
Exploring the charm of Franklin, Tennessee's Great American Main Street! Stroll through history, discover quaint shops, and indulge in Southern hospitality. A true gem in the heart of the South!
Tennessee Vacation Visit Franklin, TN Nashville's Big Back Yard
06/14/2024
Fun Fact Friday - Along the Trace, you can find meridian stones that were used in the early 19th century to survey and mark the route! Follow us for a journey through breathtaking landscapes and the serene natural beauty of The Natchez Trace Parkway.🌲🌿🌸🌞
Natchez Trace Parkway
06/12/2024
Mark your calendars!🤩🗓️
Houston Homecoming is June 29th.
Kids Parade: 6:30 p.m. (meet at Lower Elementary at 6-6:15 to be in parade) Bikes, strollers, wagons, etc. are welcome.
7 p.m. Recognition of Veterans: ( We will have a veteran sign in sheet by the stage)
Moonlight Magnolia Concert: 7:30 p.m. Choctaw Ridge followed by Brassfield!
Fireworks to follow!🎆🎇
06/11/2024
Caught in the moment, surrounded by breathtaking views 🌄 and the freedom of the open road 🛣️. Remembering that the beauty of the journey is matched by the importance of safety. Helmets on, eyes wide, and senses alert - because the best views are enjoyed responsibly!
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There’s been an exciting development for locals and visitors in Ridgeland, MS! Ridgeland welcomes a brand new visitors center, Bikeshare Program, and overall new brand identity! There’s lots happening in Ridgeland, so travel the trace and experience it for yourself! #exploreridgeland
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The Natchez Trace Parkway leads you 444 miles through three states and 10,000 years of North American history. This scenic parkway links Natchez with Nashville and crosses some of the most beautiful terrain in the states of Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. The Parkway has been declared a National Scenic Byway and an All-American Road, and has been chosen as one of America’s 10 best biking roads. Open year-round for motorists, hikers and bikers, it provides visitors the opportunity for an unhurried trip through time.
Established as a unit of the National Park System in 1938 and officially completed in 2005, the Parkway is currently headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi and continues to be maintained and administered by NPS. The Natchez Trace commemorates the most significant highway of the Old Southwest.
The natural travel corridor that became the Natchez Trace dates back many centuries. It bisected the traditional homelands of the Natchez, Chickasaw, and Choctaw nations. As the United States expanded westward in the late 1700s and early 1800s, growing numbers of travelers tramped the rough trail into a clearly marked path. The ”sunken” sections you can walk along today are clear signs of historic use. In 1801 President Thomas Jefferson designated the Trace a national postal road for the delivery of mail between Nashville and Natchez.
Gen. Andrew Jackson, Jefferson Davis, James Audubon, Meriwether Lewis (who died on the Trace in 1809), and Ulysses S. Grant are among the famous Americans to have traveled the Natchez Trace.
Most travelers were anonymous working folks. In the early 1800s through the mid-1820s, “Kaintucks” from the Ohio River Valley floated cash crops, livestock, and other materials down the Mississippi River on wooden flatboats. At Natchez or New Orleans, they sold their goods, sold their boats for lumber, and walked or rode horseback toward home via the Old Trace. As the road was improved, stands (inns) provided lodging, food, and drink to Trace travelers.
Today, the Natchez Trace provides a near-continuous greenway from the southern Appalachian foothills of Tennessee to the bluffs of the lower Mississippi River. Along the way are sites like Emerald Mound, a national historic landmark and one of the largest American Indian mounds in the United States; and Mount Locust, one of only two surviving stands.
The Natchez Trace also crosses four ecosystems and eight major watersheds, and provides habitat for nearly 1,500 species of plants, 33 mammal species, 134 bird species, and 70 species of reptiles and amphibians. Also designated as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road, the parkway encourages modern travelers to experience historic and scenic landscapes at a leisurely pace.