A Traveler's Experience
realtrack on March 9, 2006Natchez Trace Parkway (AL, MS, TN)
The first time I drove down the Trace Parkway was in 1965 before the Natchez Trace was completed, all the way to Nashville, TN. We had just moved to Jackson, Mississippi, on the Ross Barnett Reservoir, just .5 miles to the Parkway and visitor center, and found part of the old original trace on the edge of the water, the local hidden camping site named "Lost Rabbit." The Historic Trace became a part of my life. As a history buff I spent long days researching the history and the local family genealogy related to it, and now 30 years later I live close to my treasure again but in Tennessee. I love to drive down it as the season changes as something magicial awaits.
What Others Have Said
ssmith on May 1, 2011 (traveled on April 23, 2011)We left Stan's Rock 'N' Roll Bike Shop at 1:00 from Natchez, MS. Rode out the Natchez Trace Parkway for 25 miles and back. Pedaling for a Cure fund raiser. Part of Team Moosestrong efforts to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Great ride, beautiful scenery and fantastic company.
ntwalker on March 6, 2011 (traveled on February 13, 2011)I decided to challenge myself by walking the entire Nachez Trace Parkway from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS.
I am currently at mile post 348 (8 miles to the AL stateline). My husband crews for me. I am enjoying every step I take. I am 71 years old.
Maria on June 10, 2009 (traveled on August 1, 2004)This is one of the coolest byways I have been on. It's not only beautiful but there is so much interesting history there. We traveled the entire length on a motorcycle (actually started from Delaware). When we stopped at different areas, you could actually walk down or see the original paths that were walked.
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