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.

A yellow warning sign with blinking light at the top states "Road Closed 1000FT". The sign stands in a grassy area with a rocky wall and bare trees behind it.

Winter Storm to Impact Travel on Natchez Trace Parkway

2026-01-23

The National Park Service will close Natchez Trace Parkway between TN Highway 46 (milepost 429) and the northern terminus (milepost 442) south of Nashville, Tennessee at approximately 8 PM Central Standard Time today, Jan. 23. Additional closures along the parkway may occur during the storm.

The pull-off site for a section of Old Trace. In the background, there is an excavator atop a large pile of gravel. A dump truck unloads more gravel onto the pile.

Natchez Trace Parkway Closure in Choctaw and Webster Counties Extended

2025-12-12

Construction-related closure of the Natchez Trace Parkway between Mississippi Highway 413 (milepost 181) and U.S. Highway 82 (milepost 204) in Choctaw and Webster counties will remain in effect longer than originally anticipated.

A roadway with a single car driving. Barren trees and a small smoke cloud fill the left side of the image.

Prescribed fire season begins on Natchez Trace Parkway

2025-11-17

The National Park Service will conduct prescribed burns along the Natchez Trace Parkway beginning November 17. Fire season along the parkway will run until May 2026.