HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: "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."
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.
To find out more about upcoming programs and general information about the Natchez Trace Parkway, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/natr.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
