Natchez Trace Parkway

Address: Natchez Trace Parkway, 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804-9715, USA
Phone: General Park Information 1 800 305 7417 <br> Headquarters 662 680 4025 <br> Emergencies 1 800 300 7275 <br> Email: natr_interpretation@nps.gov

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The 444-mile Natchez Trace Parkway commemorates an ancient trail that connected southern portions of the Mississippi River to salt licks in today?s central Tennessee. Over the centuries, the Choctaw, Chickasaw and other American Indians left their marks on the Trace. The Natchez Trace experienced its heaviest use from 1785 to 1820 by the ?Kaintuck? boatmen that floated the Ohio and Miss. Rivers to markets in Natchez and New Orleans. They sold their cargo and boats and began the trek back north on foot to Nashville and points beyond. Today, visitors can experience this All-American Road through hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping.

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Car - Hauling and commercial vehicles are prohibited, except for recreational horse and boat trailers. Speed limit is 50 mph. unless posted otherwise.


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Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Picnicking
  • Visitor Center
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing