Natchez Trace Parkway

Have You Seen The Slowski's On The Natchez Trace Parkway Yet?

Who are the Slowski's? No, not those 2 turtles from the Comcast commercials who are constantly trying to prove that "going slow" in life is a good thing. (They spell their name S-L-O-W-S-K-Y.)

A couple of those commercials are pretty funny though. "YOU push it... push it real good!" (as seen in the video below:)

But that is where the Slowski's of Natchez Trace Parkway fame got their nickname.

The Slowski's are the 2 older people that I pass almost every single time I'm driving on the Natchez Trace Parkway these days.

At first, it was just humorous to keep seeing the same people every time I ventured out onto the Trace. But then, I was seeing them so frequently, that it became strange if I didn't see them one day. I would wonder what they were up to and if they were okay.

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Old Trace Hiking Trail at Milemarker 426.3

Ever wonder what it's like to hike on the Old Trace? (That historic stretch of roadway that today is merely a worn down foot and horse path in the few places that remain.)

Here are highlights, plus photos, of our favorite place to hike on the Natchez Trace Parkway: The Old Trace at milemarker 426.3.

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Where To Find Supplies & Food On The Natchez Trace Parkway: Print This Reference Guide

I would encourage you to print out this 'cheat sheet' and keep it when you when you visit the Natchez Trace Parkway...

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Highway 46 Gas, Food & Stores Near The Natchez Trace Exit in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee

Wondering what you'll find if you get off at the Highway 46 Exit on the Natchez Trace Parkway? Start here.

Following are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you'll find if you exit the Trace at milemarker 429 and turn left (west) or right (east) onto Highway 46.

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World-Famous Krooners Motorcycle Lounge & Sushi Dogs

Want "parts and food, without the attitude"?...

If you're cycling through the Nashville area, be sure to check out Krooners!

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True Or False? The Natchez Trace Parkway Ends At Milemarker 444

For what it's worth, Milemarker 444 on the Natchez Trace Parkway doesn't exist.

I'm not talking about the fact that there is no milepost to mark the location. I'm referring to the fact that there simply isn't enough roadway to accommodate 444 miles on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The official map for the parkway says this:

However, I've traveled the Parkway from start to finish several times. And no matter how I count it, there's no way to reach the 444th milemarker on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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More Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs From Franklin to Leipers Fork, TN

I already wrote about my favorite roadtrip to take on the Natchez Trace Parkway.

My second favorite stretch of roadway along the Natchez Trace Parkway is the part that goes from Highway 96 in Franklin to just past Highway 46 exit in Leiper's Fork -- heading South.

A popular turnaround spot is the Garrison Creek rest area, about a mile past the Leiper's Fork exit.

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Just How Much Traffic Will You Find On The Natchez Trace Parkway?

I'm often asked questions like, "How much bike traffic is there on the Trace?"

And when it comes to motorcycles, cars, trucks & RV's... "How many people drive on the Natchez Trace Parkway anyway?"

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Natchez Trace Parkway Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs - From Nashville To Franklin, TN

The Natchez Trace Parkway map is nice, but it doesn't show all of the stops along the way. It only shows the largest and most pertinent ones -- in the eyes of the National Park Service.

I thought I'd share with you some of the "hidden gems" that can be found along the Trace, most of which are not included on the official map.

The following Natchez Trace Parkway sightseeing locations are numbered in order, as if you're entering the Trace at Highway 100 (Nashville/Bellevue, TN), then heading north and exiting at Highway 96 (Franklin, TN). This route spans just over 5 miles (one way).

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Public Restrooms Located On The Natchez Trace Parkway In Tennessee

Just as it's hard to find gasoline when driving along the Natchez Trace Parkway, it's nearly as difficult to find a restroom -- when you need one!

Here are all of the public restrooms located on the Natchez Trace Parkway -- from the Alabama state line (milemarker 340.1) through Tennessee, all the way to Nashville (milemarker 444).

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