Horseback Riding Natchez Trace Parkway

I was enjoying a leisurely day at the Natchez Trace Parkway with my dog yesterday, when I had a brief conversation with Chris Moore who was horseback riding on her horse, Molly.

Garrison Creek: My Favorite Place On The Trace

My all-time favorite part about the Garrison Creek area on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the creekside picnic benches, horse corrals or posts, and a shallow creek that's fun for kids -- and dogs -- to play in on a hot summer day!

Natchez Trace Parkway Geocaching

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. There is currently only one cache hidden along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Where Are The Natchez Trace Parkway Milemarkers Located?

When you're on the Natchez Trace Parkway, the mile posts which appear at each and every mile of roadway play a very important role in your journey. They indicate how far you've gone, how far you have left to go, and how much longer until you would find gas, food or lodging -- if you needed it.

Old Trace Hiking Trail at Milemarker 426.3

Here are highlights, plus photos, of our favorite place to hike on the Natchez Trace Parkway: The Old Trace at milemarker 426.3. Also, a word about ticks & lyme disease, plus tips for removing them from your body and preventing tick bites in the first place.

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.

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

My 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. Here's what you will see as between Franklin and Garrison Creek.

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

Here are some of the 'hidden gems' that can be found along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee. Most of these are not included on the official Natchez Trace Parkway map.

A Sight To See At Milemarker 437: A New Park!

Watch for a new park at milemarker 437 on the Natchez Trace Parkway! They're currently building the ramp that will connect the park to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Highway 96 in Franklin, Tennessee -- Williamson County.