Looking for hiking trails near Nashville? Ever wonder what it's like to hike on the Old Trace? (The Old Trace is an historic stretch of roadway between Tennessee and Mississippi that today is merely a worn down foot and horse path in the few places where it remains.) Here are highlights, plus photos, of our favorite place to hike on the Natchez Trace Parkway: The … [Read more...] about Natchez Trace Hiking Near Nashville TN: Why We Like The Old Trace Hiking Trail At Milemarker 426.3 + Photos
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How To Enjoy The Natchez Trace Parkway In Nashville When You’ve Only Got An Hour
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
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
Glenrock Picnic Area & Restrooms Get A Facelift
Located in Wayne County, Tennessee, the Glenrock Picnic Area is near milemarker 364 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. The Glenrock Picnic Area will be closed to the public until October 2007. Travel along the Parkway itself should not be affected. Following are details about the renovations... … [Read more...] about Glenrock Picnic Area & Restrooms Get A Facelift
More Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs From Franklin to Leipers Fork, TN
I already wrote about my favorite roadtrip to take on the Natchez Trace Parkway. My second favorite stretch of roadway along the Natchez Trace Parkway is the part that goes from Highway 96 in Franklin to just past Highway 46 exit in Leiper's Fork -- heading South. A popular turnaround spot is the Garrison Creek rest area, about a mile past the Leiper's Fork … [Read more...] about More Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs From Franklin to Leipers Fork, TN
