Driving along the Natchez Trace Parkway near Nashville, Tennessee? Need gas? Want something to eat or drink? The very first (or very last, depending on which direction you're heading) gas station on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the Shell Station near the intersection of Highway 100 and the Natchez Trace Parkway. Here's everything you want to know...
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!
The Natchez Trace Parkway has become a leading tour route for motorcyclists from all over the country. EVERYONE wants to 'ride the Trace' at some point in time! As I sit here with motorcycle envy READING about motorcycles, rather than riding them... I share with you my favorite Natchez Trace trip reports, photos, videos, and side trips from others who've been there, done that.
It's not uncommon to find joggers, bikers, RVers, and motorcyclists happily sharing the road on the Natchez Trace Parkway. And sometimes, you'll even see a horseback rider or two! Plus, you've got your road walkers, and tourists hopping in & out of their cars in the process of snapping photographs, and even those who like to walk across the one-of-a-kind bridges found on the Natchez Trace. Share the road?... Yep, on the Natchez Trace Parkway we do!
Did you know that there is actually a Natchez Trace Parkway AND a Natchez Trace Park? They are similar, yet different. Here are some reviews...
Nick and Terry rode the Natchez Trace Parkway in an RV, starting from the southernmost point in Natchez, Mississippi and ending at the northernmost tip in Nashville, Tennessee. This is their personal report highlighting many stops along the way.
Vernon and Cathy Summerlin write books about the great outdoors and travel in the Southeast, including this book about the Natchez Trace Parkway: 'Traveling The Trace'. Check it out...
This is the first time I ever ventured out onto the Natchez Trace hours after a freshly fallen snow -- with camera in hand. Here's what I saw, and some idea of how treacherous the driving can be on the Natchez Trace Parkway when there is snow or ice on the roads.
The Harpeth River Watershed Association has scheduled a 2-mile hike on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Nashville. Led by Robert Brandt, this hike is known as the Loveless To Leiper's tour. The public is welcome to attend.
While there are a fair amount of walking and hiking trails along the Natchez Trace Parkway -- especially near the rest stops and tourist facilities -- the fact of the matter is, you will find many people walking on the roadway itself. Why? It's a great way to get some exercise and see some of the most beautiful countryside in America!
A frequent occurrence around here is watching the sun set over (and under) the Natchez Trace bridge. View the photo in its full size here...
Marty shares 'turn by turn' and 'stop by stop' what it's like to ride your motorcycle along the Natchez Trace Parkway for the first time.
