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.

Two excavators on opposite sides of a gap in the bridge. The road is entirely dirt and clay.

Natchez Trace Parkway to Close 15-Mile Section for Major Road Rehabilitation Project

2026-06-18

Beginning June 22, the Natchez Trace Parkway will detour motorists around a 15-mile section of parkway between state Route 12 (milepost 165) and state Route 413 (milepost 180) in Attala and Choctaw counties as construction begins on a major road rehabilitation project.

Computer model of a two lane bridge deck with a low metal railing on a low concrete wall. there is a larger black metal and mesh fence with evenly spaced posts that are curved inward on the top.

Natchez Trace Parkway's Double Arch Bridge to Close for Construction

2026-04-10

On April 15, Natchez Trace Parkway will close Double Arch Bridge near Nashville and begin construction to install a permanent pedestrian safety barrier. The bridge will be closed to motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists until spring 2027.

A paved treelined trail with a bridge spanning a dry creek bed. The trail is free of walkers.

Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Ridgeland Firing Range ReportShape

2026-04-03

On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Ridgeland Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.

A brown rectangle sign with a National Park Service Arrowhead and the words Natchez Trace Parkway National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior in white lettering. The sign is on a grey flat stone base with bright green grass all around it.

Public Comment Period Opens April 3 for Port Gibson Firing Range ReportShape

2026-04-03

On April 3, the National Park Service will release a report and administrative record file about the former Port Gibson Firing Range on Natchez Trace Parkway for public review and comment.

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.