If you've ever wanted to bike the entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway, now may be the time. But this one's only for the "serious" cyclists! This 2-day ride starts in Nashville, Tennessee and travels 300K to Tupelo, Mississippi -- and back. And there's a 40-hour time limit. … [Read more...] about Natchez Trace 600K Bike Ride + Other Natchez Trace Parkway Bike Rides
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REI Bike Ride On The Natchez Trace October 25-28
REI (one of my favorite places to buy outdoor gear here in Nashville) is hosting a 4-day bike ride which includes portions of the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Natchez Trace Parkway has been ranked among the Top 10 rides in the U.S., and we have selected some of the northern stretch's best accommodations, activities and dining for this unique cultural, historic, and scenic … [Read more...] about REI Bike Ride On The Natchez Trace October 25-28
Dierks Bentley Hosts ‘Miles And Music For Kids’ A Motorcycle Ride On The Natchez Trace Parkway
UPDATE: Photos from the day's events here. Word is... Jason Aldean, Big Kenny Alphin, Shooter Jennings, Little Big Town and more country music artists will be joining Dierks Bentley for his 2nd Annual Miles & Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and concert to benefit Vanderbilt Children's Hospital on Sunday, September 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's ride … [Read more...] about Dierks Bentley Hosts ‘Miles And Music For Kids’ A Motorcycle Ride On The Natchez Trace Parkway
Natchez Trace… The Band
For what it's worth, there's a band called Natchez Trace. I found that in itself kind of interesting. However, I have yet to learn why they named their band Natchez Trace. Especially since they're out of Michigan. Here's what I know about the band... photo via www.NatchezTrace.us … [Read more...] about Natchez Trace… The Band
Shannon Bowers Bikes Natchez Trace Parkway To Bring Awareness For Barriers & Medians
Shannon Bowers, from Loxley Alabama, lost her only brother, Braden Bowers, in a February 2006 car crash on Interstate 10 in the Florida panhandle. He swerved to avoid a car, slid across the median into oncoming traffic and was hit by another car. He died instantly. To draw attention to the need for barriers in medians of four-lane and interstate highways, Shannon Bowers … [Read more...] about Shannon Bowers Bikes Natchez Trace Parkway To Bring Awareness For Barriers & Medians