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.
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How To Enjoy The Natchez Trace Parkway In Nashville When You’ve Only Got An Hour
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.
See Why Garrison Creek Is My Favorite Place On The Natchez Trace Parkway
My all-time favorite part about the Garrison Creek area on the Natchez Trace Parkway is the creekside picnic benches, horse corrals or posts, and a shallow creek that’s fun for kids — and dogs — to play in on a hot summer day!
Glenrock Picnic Area & Restrooms Get A Facelift
The Glenrock Picnic Area on the Natchez Trace Parkway will be closed to the public until October 2007. Travel along the Parkway itself should not be affected. This comfort station is located at milepost 364 in Wayne County, Tennessee.
More Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs From Franklin to Leipers Fork, TN
My 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. Here’s what you will see as between Franklin and Garrison Creek.
Natchez Trace Parkway Hidden Gems & Roadside Pull-offs – From Nashville To Franklin, TN
Here are some of the ‘hidden gems’ that can be found along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tennessee. Most of these are not included on the official Natchez Trace Parkway map.
A Sight To See At Milemarker 437: A New Park!
Watch for a new park at milemarker 437 on the Natchez Trace Parkway! They’re currently building the ramp that will connect the park to the Natchez Trace Parkway and Highway 96 in Franklin, Tennessee — Williamson County.
Tips For A Daytrip On The Natchez Trace Parkway In Tennessee
Here are directions to the Natchez Trace Parkway — from Nashville, Tennessee. Plus fun things to see and do on an afternoon roadtrip along the Trace. If this is your first time visiting the Natchez Trace Parkway, check here…
The Natchez Trace Park Is Not The Same As The Natchez Trace Parkway
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…
