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Mexican national pleads guilty to murder on the Natchez Trace Parkway

Friday, November 15 by Staff Report

Jackson, MS – A Mexican national pled guilty today to murder on the Natchez Trace Parkway. According to court documents and statements made in open court, on September 23, 2018, Cristian Mitchel Mondragon Gonzales, 29, had an altercation with the victim...

Parts of Natchez Trace Parkway to close ahead of Tropical Storm Francine

Tuesday, September 10 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service will close Rocky Springs Campground in Claiborne County and the grounds of Mount Locust Inn in Jefferson County by sunset today, September 10, 2024.Additional locations along the parkway may close during incoming Tropical Storm Francine.Motorists are advised...

Natchez Trace Parkway voted among the 100 Most Breathtaking Views in America.

Thursday, August 15 by Staff Report

The Natchez Trace Parkway has been voted as one of the 100 most breathtaking views in America. In honor of World Photography Day,

Natchez Trace Parkway listed as top 150 vacation destination in website poll

Tuesday, August 6 by Staff Report

Once you've scratched off the top destinations on your bucket list, where else would you like to go? A Florida tour company asked 3,000 families across the country about alternative adventures to 150 lesser-known locations. Two in Mississippi made that...

Natchez Trace Parkway promotes motorcycle safety

Friday, May 17 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss.—This month marks the beginning of riding season for many motorcyclists in America. It is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The National Park Service (NPS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds all motorists that Motorcyclist’s Safety...

Thursday update on Natchez Trace Parkway road conditions

Thursday, January 18 by Staff Report

The Natchez Trace Parkway Facebook page has released the following update on road conditions:As this rain falls on the northern and central sections of the Natchez Trace Parkway, it is making the road extremely slick. Conditions are not expected to...

Natchez Trace Parkway socioeconomic research released

Friday, December 22 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service released the

Natchez Trace Parkway releases videos to encourage safe travel along the parkway

Monday, November 20 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. – The National Park Service has released a series of videos encouraging travelers to “Drive safe, the park way.” The three-part series will prepare travelers to experience the parkway safely throughout the year. The videos capture separate messages designed to prepare visitors...

Campfire ban issued at Natchez Trace Parkway

Thursday, November 9 by Staff Report

TUPELO, Miss. — The National Park Service is implementing a ban on campfires and charcoal use at Natchez Trace Parkway due to the current drought and high fire danger.Effective immediately, all campfires and charcoal use are banned on parkway property, including the developed campgrounds...

Tourism to Natchez Trace Parkway contributes $474 Million to local economies

Wednesday, August 23 by Staff Report

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 6.5 million visitors to the Natchez Trace Parkway in 2022 spent $474 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 5,660 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local...

Parkway Rangers Asking for Help in Locating Driver Who Hit Motorcyclist

Tuesday, August 8 by Randy Bell

Natchez Trace rangers are hoping you can help them find a hit and run driver. The incident happened around 4 pm on July 29th on the Parkway near Thomastown and involved a car and a motorcycle. And based on evidence found at the scene…"A...

Natchez Trace Parkway wins National Byway Award

Thursday, April 13 by Staff Report

The National Scenic Byway Foundation congratulates the Natchez Trace Parkway as the winner of our 2023 Byway Organization Award for Communication. This is one of the Foundation’s eight national awards presented annually.The Natchez Trace Compact (NTC) represents the Parkway across three states. NTC is...