Natchez Trace Parkway
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile drive through exceptional scenery and 10,000 years of North American history. Used by American Indians, "Kaintucks", settlers, and future presidents, the Old Trace played an important role in American history. Today, visitors can enjoy not only a scenic drive but also hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping.
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Emerald Mound
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
Emerald Mound, at milepost 10.3, is the second largest Mississippian period ceremonial mound in the United States, and the largest mound along the Natchez Trace Parkway. The mound ...
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Mount Locust Inn
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
Mount Locust, at milepost 15.5, is the only remaining inn, or "stand" on the Parkway. This contact station is open year round, except for December 25, and rangers are available fro...
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Sunken Trace
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The Sunken Trace, at milepost 41.5 is one of the most photographed sites along the parkway. The trace appears sunken in this spot due to thousands of travelers walking on the easil...
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Ross Barnett Reservoir
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The Ross Barnett Reservoir parallels the parkway for about eight miles, and provides spectacular scenery from the roadway. Those interested in spending more time in the area may e...
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Cypress Swamp
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
Cypress Swamp, at milepost 122.0, is a self-guiding trail through a water tupelo/bald cypress swamp. A lucky visitor may have a chance to see an alligator on this one half mile tra...
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Bynum Mounds
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
Bynum Mounds is a Middle Woodland period burial mound site located at milepost 232.4. This archeological site consisted of six mounds, five of which were excavated in the 1940's. T...
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Chickasaw Village Site
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The Chickasaw Village Site is an archeological site at milepost 261.8 that represents the village that once occupied the area. While there are no structures standing today, there i...
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Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, located at milepost 266, has a twelve-minute orientation film, interpretive displays about the natural and cultural history of the Natchez...
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Old Trace and Confederate Gravesites
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
A short walk on the Old Trace at milepost 269.4 will take you to 13 Confederate gravesites. The identity and cause of death of these 13 Confederate soldiers remain a mystery.
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Pharr Mounds
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
If you were at milepost 286.7 about 2000 years ago, you may have seen a busy village full of people. The Pharr Mounds Site contains eight mounds that vary from two feet to 18 feet ...
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Colbert Ferry
Last Modified: May 09, 2013
Today a bridge takes you across the Tennessee River, but at milepost 327.3 George Colbert operated a stand and ferry at this spot in the early 1800's. Colbert Ferry is a great pla...
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Rock Springs Nature Trail
Last Modified: May 10, 2013
The Rock Spring Nature Trail at milepost 330.2 is a short half mile loop trail that takes you past Colbert Creek and away from the traffic of the parkway. In late summer when the j...
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Meriwether Lewis Monument, milepost 385.9
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
When you visit the Meriwether Lewis Monument at milepost 385.9, you can learn more about the life of one of America's great explorers. Inside a cabin constructed in the style of t...
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Fall Hollow Trail
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
If you are interested in waterfalls, you will want to take a short walk on the Fall Hallow Trail at milepost 391.9. A five minute walk will take you to a viewing platform to see a ...
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Tobacco Farm and Old Trace Drive
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The Tobacco Farm and Old Trace Drive at milepost 401.4 is a great place to get off the main road and get on the Old Trace. The Tobacco Farm provides information about growing and d...
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Jackson Falls
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
The short but steep trail at milepost 404.7 takes visitors to views of Jackson Falls, making it one of the most popular walks along the parkway. After dropping down 900 feet in ele...
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Gordon House Historic Site
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
This brick home, built in 1818 by Captain John Gordon and his wife Dolly, was a luxurious sight to early travelers on the Natchez Trace. Although the house itself is closed, the g...
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Birdsong Hollow
Last Modified: Apr 25, 2013
Birdsong Hollow at milepost 438 provides views of the double-arched bridge which rises 155 feet above the valley below. The bridge received the Presidential Award for Design Excell...