TUPELO– “During July and August 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, an average of 517,046 used the Parkway during July and August 2015 compared to the average of 523,502 who were counted in 2014.”
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 |
| Year to date | 3,205,442 | 3,953,315 |
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.
MEDIA RELEASE/NATR Superintendent, NPS
