Natchez Trace Parkway Guide: Scenic Drives
Natchez Trace Parkway Highlights
- More than 310 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway run through the Magnolia State, from the northeastern hills to the Mississippi River in the southwest. Many historic and scenic stops lie along the way.
- The parkway can be busy as it passes through the metro areas of Tupelo and Jackson. However, each area has enhanced recreational facilities, such as trails, to encourage visitors.
- Picnic areas, restrooms, and gas stops are situated along the parkway to avail easy traveling between sightseeing areas. Sights along the drive include those of natural beauty, such as Owens Creek Falls and wooded swamps; as well as historic features, such as Choctaw village sites, Confederate graves, and old stands where Trace travelers stayed.
- Other public lands, such as Tishomingo State Park and Tombigbee National Forest, add to the recreational possibilities along the Trace.
- Two free campgrounds on the parkway add to the possibilities. Jeff Busby, at milepost 193, is in hilly terrain and has hiking trails nearby. Rocky Springs is set near the historic abandoned town of Rocky Springs and includes preserved parts of the original Trace. Both have water and restrooms.
By Travel Expert:
Johnny Molloy
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