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I would encourage you to print out this ‘cheat sheet’ and keep it when you when you visit the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s a handy reference guide listing all of the main locations where you can get food and supplies along the Trace.
Often people who don’t live anywhere near Alabama, Mississippi or Tennessee (the states that the Trace passes through) have heard enough to make them wonder where exactly the Natchez Trace Parkway is, and what makes it so unique. Here’s how to make your way to the Trace…
Following are some of the gas stations, convenience stores and restaurants that you’ll find if you exit the Natchez Trace Parkway at milemarker 408 near Centerville and turn left (east) or right (west) onto Highway 50.
There aren’t many modern conveniences at this exit…just a couple of gas stations and a handful of places to eat. And you have to drive a few miles to get to them!
Here are details and photos of our favorite Natchez Trace hiking trail near Nashville TN. The Old Trace trailhead is located at milemarker 426.3 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Also, a little about ticks & lyme disease here in Tennessee, plus tips for removing ticks from your body (and from your dog!) and how to prevent tick bites in the first place.
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?’
I don’t know much about turkeys, but I’d say it’s baby turkey season here in Tennessee! These past 2 weeks, I’ve been seeing LOTS of little tiny wobbly-legged birds playing follow-the-leader along the side of the Natchez Trace Parkway. It’s soooo cute!
We live near the Natchez Trace Parkway in Nashville. We’ve driven, biked, motorcycled, RV’d & walked it. Here’s how to enjoy The Trace if you only have 1 hour.
I live near the Natchez Trace Pkwy. I’ve spent a lot of time hiking, biking, picnicking, motorcycling, jeeping, camping, and walking my dog there. It ROCKS!
These videos show the most unique qualities and beauty of the Natchez Trace Parkway. If you’ve never been, you will definitely want to schedule a trip to the Natchez Trace Parkway after you see these!
I’m always intrigued by pictures and historical facts, and I love the Natchez Trace Parkway, so I was thrilled to receive an advanced copy of this pictorial history book by the Natchez Trace Parkway Association. Who better to share photos and fun facts with the public about the Natchez Trace Parkway, right? Here’s my review.
