Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released February 2016

Visitation Numbers for Natchez Trace Parkway are Released February 2016

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service on March 22, 2016. It is reproduced in full below.

HEADQUARTERS, TUPELO, MS: "During February 2016, the Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in the number of recreational visits over the 2015 figures," stated Superintendent Mary Risser. "This year, 435,680 visitors used the Parkway during February 2016 compared to 414,844 who were counted in 2015."

Month

2016

2015

January

464,284

470,262

February

435,680

414,844

Year to Date

899,964

885,106

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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About the National Park Service. More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 410 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities. Learn more at www.nps.gov.

Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service

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