Springtime along the Natchez Trace Parkway means a sea of purple trees everywhere you look. Redbud trees in full bloom are a sight to see in the Spring on the Natchez Trace!
Around here, we refer to wild turkeys as Tennessee yard birds. And it is practically guaranteed that every time you take a drive in the country, you will see a Tennessee turkey. Usually more than one. Here's proof...
This will give you some idea of what you can expect to see as you drive along the Natchez Trace... particularly along the northernmost portion through Tennessee.
We like to hop in the Jeep and ride along the Natchez Trace Parkway. We turn around whenever the mood strikes us. And we stop & see whatever we feel like stopping and seeing. It's such a relaxing and leisurely drive. Here are my tips if you want to see the Natchez Trace, but you only have a very short time to do so...
There no truer sign of autumn than the vibrant colors witnessed along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee. Early November appears to be the best time to view the fall foliage in the Natchez Trace State Park... in the northernmost part towards Nashville at least.