HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: "During November and December 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 437,309 used the Parkway during November and December 2015 compared to 440,424 who were counted in 2014."
Month
2015
2014
January
470,261
466,886
February
414,844
422,542
March
484,650
493,266
April
509,178
513,830
May
486,175
490,267
June
519,654
519,539
July
542,031
550,245
August
492,061
496,760
September
476,818
488,825
October
518,523
523,467
November
459,006
461,799
December
415,610
419,048
Year to date
5,785,812
5,846,474
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
