Parks

Built in 1848, this monument commemorates the life of Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis & Clark Corps of Discovery. Lewis died near the monument while traveling the Natchez Trace in 1809. Though questions exist, most historians believe Lewis died of suicide.

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.

Map showing location of park.

Large barrier with orange and white stripes and road closed sign attached completely blocking two lane road.

Nighttime closures to take effect on ramps to I-55 and Natchez Trace Parkway

2025-03-04

On March 4, 2025, the National Park Service will begin mill and overlay asphalt repair work on the ramps from Natchez Trace Parkway to Interstate Highway 55 resulting in nightly closures. Closures will occur from 6:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. as work progresses, starting with the north bound on-ramp the evening of Tuesday, March 4.

the entrance to a narrow paved trail meanders in the distance with short green grass in the foreground.

Sections of Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail to close for rehabilitation

2025-02-08

On February 10, 2025, the National Park Service will begin rehabilitation work on the Chisha Foka Multi-Use Trail in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Four separate sections of the trail will close as work progresses.

A diamond shaped orange road sign that reads "prescribed burn do not report" stands in the mowed grass along the edge of a two lane paved road. A tall tan smoke plume is visible in the partly clouded blue sky. Smaller smoke clouds hover at the trees.

Natchez Trace Parkway to conduct prescribed fires

2025-01-22

The National Park Service will conduct prescribed fires along Natchez Trace Parkway beginning January 22. Weather permitting, fire operations will occur throughout the months of February and March.

Yellow road closure sign stands in front of winding road through trees.

Incoming winter storm will affect Natchez Trace Parkway

2025-01-09

The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between Highway 46 (milepost 429) to the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 10 PM CST today January 9, 2025. Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) in Tupelo, Mississippi will have a delayed opening tomorrow, January 10, 2025.

The silhouette of a bridge at sunset spanning a wide river. The bridge stands on singular pilar supports. The sky is pink and blue with swirling clouds.

National Park Service Seeks Comments for John Coffee Memorial Bridge (Tennessee River Bridge) Replacement Project

2024-11-20

The National Park Service seeks public comment on an environmental assessment (EA) for the replacement of the John Coffee Memorial Bridge (Tennessee River Bridge) along the Natchez Trace Parkway.