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Natchez Trace ParkwayFloating down river was far less strenuous than walking back up the Old Trace.
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November 12, 2009
National Park Service Announces Details of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project at the Meriwether Lewis Historic Site
The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the details of a $3.2 million project for rehabilitation of the historic Meriwether Lewis site near Hohenwald, Tennessee, under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA).   The funding will be used by the National Park Service to improve the visitor experience at the site while also addressing backlog maintenance and deteriorating infrastructure issues.

September 23, 2009
Controlled Burning along the Natchez Trace Parkway 2010
The Natchez Trace Parkway has released its prescribed fire (controlled burning) schedule for 2009-2010.   From October 2009 through June 2010, prescribed fire operations will be conducted at various locations along the Parkway.

May 18, 2009
Natchez Trace Parkway Expansion Joints in Bridge Decks to be Repaired
On May 13, 2009, minor repair work will begin on bridges along the Natchez Trace Parkway from milepost 320 to 425 within Alabama and Tennessee.  The expansion joints in the bridge decks will be repaired, which could cause single-lane closures.

There are currently no detours in place along the Natchez Trace Parkway.  However, visitors can expect construction delays from milepost 320 to 425 in Alabama and Tennessee.

 
The Tennessee River along the Natchez Trace Parkway  

Did You Know?
George Colbert operated a stand and ferry to cross the Tennessee River and reportedly charged Andrew Jackson $75,000 to ferry his army across the river.

Last Updated: May 18, 2009 at 11:20 EST