The Family Roadtrippers document their many travels together as a family -- mom, dad, and 2 kids.
On this particular road trip, the family is venturing down the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee, with a George Jones song playing on the radio.
I was enjoying a leisurely day at the Natchez Trace Parkway with my dog yesterday, when I had a brief conversation with Chris Moore (pictured here on her horse, Molly).
She was looking for that one place along the Old Trace Hiking & Horse Trail where you cross from one side of the Parkway to the other via a tunnel.
I've hiked that path before, but it was hard for me to describe how (while standing at the Garrison Creek area) how she would have to backtrack to get to that tunnel -- by way of the creek itself.
Continue reading: Horseback Riding Natchez Trace Parkway
If you're not from around here, then you might be wondering if ticks are a problem.
Ticks are definitely something you should take into consideration when hiking around the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Here's the scoop...
Continue reading: Yes, There Are Ticks Here!
Awhile ago, I started keeping a collection of tips and reviews from others who've traveled on the Natchez Trace Parkway.
I'm sharing the ones that provide helpful information that I think others might benefit from -- should they, too, decide to venture along the Natchez Trace Parkway.
Continue reading: Driving On The Natchez Trace Parkway
This is one of the Natchez Trace Parkway's hidden gems, if you ask me.
No, not the Garrison Creek comfort station with restrooms and water fountains (though those are nice too)... but rather the tiny little creek that becomes a rapidly moving stream at certain times of the year.
Here's why I think the Garrison Creek area is so special...
Continue reading: Garrison Creek Fun Things To Do
I took a drive out to the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee this morning. I wanted to see what's changed since the last time I was there -- about a week ago.
Peak colors are only days away, folks!
Compare today's photos with last week's photos. Then compare those with last year's peak fall foliage on the Natchez Trace Parkway...
Continue reading: Natchez Trace Parkway Fall Colors
At the request of Mike and others, I took a trip out to the Natchez Trace Parkway this morning to see what I could see in terms of Fall colors.
Peak Fall foliage colors are right around the corner, but they're not here yet.
To give you some idea, this is the tree (on the left, near the utility boxes) in my neighborhood that I always gauge "peak season" from -- in Franklin, TN. The first photo was taken this morning. The other 2 were taken at the end of last year's Fall foliage season.
Continue reading: Natchez Trace Parkway: Early Fall
Geocaching is something that Jim and I have dabbled in a bit. We live near the Natchez Trace Parkway (in Tennessee), and have found a couple of hidden caches around there, and we plan to hide a few near there as well.
Apparently there is some controversy as to whether or not caches can be placed on property within the Natchez Trace Parkway or not. Technically, state parks are fair game, and are NOT off limits for geocaching. Whereas, national parks are, in fact, OFF LIMITS for geocaching.
That said, according to Pater47:
Yes, the Natchez Trace Parkway is indeed a National Park and is officially off-limits. That being said, there are a few along the trace within park bounds and many more just outside park bounds.
And seconded by Mtn-Man:
Continue reading: Geocaching The Natchez Trace Parkway
Well, here's something you don't see every day...
Yep, on the Natchez Trace Parkway you can be one with nature, wildlife, and cows!
Continue reading: Cows Grazing On The Parkway
If you've ever wanted to bike the entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway, now may be the time.
...But this one's only for the "serious" cyclists!
Continue reading: Natchez Trace 600K Bike Ride
Nope, Peak Fall Colors Aren't Here Yet...