Jim and I have driven the entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway -- from Tupelo Mississippi to Nashville Tennessee -- several times. (We have a friend who lives in Starkville, Mississippi. Enough said.) In total, the Natchez Trace Parkway covers 101 miles in the state of Tennessee, and passes through 7 Tennessee counties (from north to south): Davidson … [Read more...] about How To Enjoy The Natchez Trace Parkway In Nashville When You’ve Only Got An Hour
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Natchez Trace Parkway Photos
I live near the Natchez Trace Parkway in Nashville. It's one of the most beautiful and peaceful places to escape to any time I get a little stir crazy and just want to get away. There's virtually no traffic. No street lights or billboards. It's just you and nature -- whether you're driving, biking, motorcycling, RVing, or even walking along the Natchez Trace Parkway! (I'm … [Read more...] about Natchez Trace Parkway Photos
See Why Garrison Creek Is My Favorite Place On The Natchez Trace Parkway
This is one of the Natchez Trace Parkway's hidden gems, if you ask me. No, not the Garrison Creek comfort station with restrooms and water fountains (though those are nice too)... but rather the tiny little creek that becomes a rapidly moving stream at certain times of the year. Here's why I think the Garrison Creek area is so special... Garrison Creek Comfort … [Read more...] about See Why Garrison Creek Is My Favorite Place On The Natchez Trace Parkway
Tips For Out Of Towners Planning A Trip To The Natchez Trace Parkway
Leo dropped us an email the other day... Hi, we are first time visitors in the Southern States of the US. We are planning a trip from NYC to Miami, visiting the Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Pwy. On our way to Jackson/New Orleans we planned to stay in Tupelo overnight and driving down the NTP. We will be there mid-September. Will the leaves be changing colors then? Or is this too … [Read more...] about Tips For Out Of Towners Planning A Trip To The Natchez Trace Parkway
Crayola Colored Leaves & Blue Skies Photographed On The Natchez Trace Parkway
Imagine what it would be like if God dropped a million boxes of crayons from the blue sky above, and they landed on the Natchez Trace Parkway. That's what it was like this week, as I witnessed peak colors of red, orange and golden yellow on the northern end of the Parkway near Nashville. More photos below... … [Read more...] about Crayola Colored Leaves & Blue Skies Photographed On The Natchez Trace Parkway