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. Today, people can enjoy a scenic drive as well as hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping along the Parkway.
Current Alerts
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Closures may occur due to inclement weather, construction projects, or other emergency conditions. Please visit the linked page for information about current closures.
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Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- From Fiber to Fabric | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Thu Aug 27 2026
- Forest Frolic | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Thu Aug 27 2026Meet the ranger inside the Parkway Visitor Center. The hike will take place on the Beech Springs trail.
- Birding for Beginners | Chickasaw Village (MP 261.8)Fri Aug 28 2026
- Forest Frolic | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Fri Aug 28 2026Meet the ranger inside the Parkway Visitor Center. The hike will take place on the Beech Springs trail.
- Crossroads of History: Meriwether Lewis on the Natchez Trace | Meriwether Lewis Visitor Information Center (MP 386)Sat Aug 29 2026Meet the ranger at the main restroom parking lot.
- Where the Woods Watch: Folklore, Legends, and Outlaws Along the Old Trace | Chickasaw Village (MP 261.8)Sat Aug 29 2026The walk will happen at the Chickasaw Village site, MP 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors should meet at the Exhibit Shelter.
- Ranger Pop-Up | Blackland Prairie Trailhead (MP 266)Sun Aug 30 2026
- Movies on the Trace: Oh Brother Where Art Thou? | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Sat Sep 05 2026The movie will be on the lawn to the right of the main Visitor Center entrance. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium indoors.
- North Mississippi Dulcimers Performance | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Sat Sep 05 2026This event will take place in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.
- Movies on the Trace: National Treasure | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)Sat Sep 19 2026The movie will be on the lawn to the right of the main Visitor Center entrance. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium indoors.