HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: “During September 2015, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced a slight decrease in the number of recreational visits over the 2014 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 476,818 used the Parkway during September 2015 compared to 488,825 who were counted in 2014.” The continued drop in numbers is attributed to faulty traffic counters located in the high traffic areas in Raymond, Ridgeland, Kosciusko, and Tupelo, MS. We are working with the office that collects the data to correct the problem with the traffic counters.
Superintendent Mary Risser
| Month | 2015 | 2014 |
| January | 451,161 | 466,866 |
| February | 414,844 | 422,542 |
| March | 281,538 | 493,266 |
| April | 513,538 | 513,830 |
| May | 260,495 | 490,267 |
| June | 249,774 | 519,539 |
| July | 542,031 | 550,245 |
| August | 492,061 | 496,760 |
| September | 476,818 | 488,825 |
| Year to date | 3,682,260 | 4,442,140 |
These numbers continue to put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top ten most visited National Park Service sites. The Natchez Trace Parkway has numerous recreational activities to match any interest or experience level. Whether camping, motorcycling, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or horseback riding there are countless opportunities to experience the history, culture, and natural resources of the area.
To find out more about upcoming programs and general information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/natr.
media release/NATR Superintendent, NPS
These numbers continue to put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top ten most visited National Park Service sites. The Natchez Trace Parkway has numerous recreational activities to match any interest or experience level. Whether camping, motorcycling, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, or horseback riding there are countless opportunities to experience the history, culture, and natural resources of the area.
To find out more about upcoming programs and general information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/natr.
