TUPELO, MS – “Overall, during 2018, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits above the 2017 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “In 2018, 6.4 million visitors used the Parkway compared to 6.3 million who were counted in 2017.”
| Month | 2017 | 2018 |
| January | 451,904 | 520,652 |
| February | 488,458 | 493,303 |
| March | 554,127 | 548,460 |
| April | 564,210 | 562,551 |
| May | 551,306 | 532,313 |
| June | 559,359 | 567,551 |
| July | 584,721 | 593,998 |
| August | 533,212 | 555,756 |
| September | 577,087 | 552,542 |
| October | 529,567 | 528,068 |
| November | 473,850 | 448,299 |
| December | 458,261 | 458,946 |
| Year to Date | 6,326,062 | 6,362,439 |
Mary Risser Superintendent, Natchez Trace Parkway
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/Office of the Superintendent, Natchez Trace Parkway
