Natchez Trace Parkway

From Fiber to Fabric | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">Step into a world where a single cotton boll could change entire communities. Witness how the rise of technology reshaped life and textile production along the Natchez Trace, and learn how returning to quiet handcraft can build community and connect us with those who came before us.</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Birding for Beginners | Chickasaw Village (MP 261.8)

<p><span data-teams="true">When we pause to notice the birds and wildlife around us, we unlock a sense of wonder and connection with the natural world. Join a ranger to learn the basics of bird identification while walking a short section of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail beginning at Chickasaw Village, Milepost 261.8. Binoculars will be available to borrow if needed. Close-toed shoes, bug spray, and a device with the Merlin app are recommended.</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Występ North Mississippi Dulcimers | Centrum dla Zwiedzających Parkway (MP 266)

<p>Czy wiesz, że cymbały są uważane za jedyny instrument muzyczny w całości wynaleziony w Stanach Zjednoczonych? Powstały pierwotnie gdzieś w Appalachach (opinie są podzielone), a ich popularność wynika częściowo z łatwości gry. Dowiedz się więcej - a może spróbujesz swoich sił w grze - dołączając do nas w Centrum dla Zwiedzających Natchez Trace Parkway na punkcie milowym 266 na występie grupy North Mississippi Dulcimers.</p>

Lokalizacja: Wydarzenie odbędzie się w audytorium Centrum dla Zwiedzających Parkway przy 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Natchez Trace Parkway

What Makes a Habitat: Exploration and Ecosystems | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">What is the essence of a habitat? We will explore the intricacies of these complex systems, then apply these ideas to exploring the habitat near us!</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

From Fiber to Fabric | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">Step into a world where a single cotton boll could change entire communities. Witness how the rise of technology reshaped life and textile production along the Natchez Trace, and learn how returning to quiet handcraft can build community and connect us with those who came before us.</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

What Makes a Habitat: Exploration and Ecosystems | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">What is the essence of a habitat? We will explore the intricacies of these complex systems, then apply these ideas to exploring the habitat near us!</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Gyotaku (Fish Painting) Pop-Up | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Discover the fascinating world of native fish along the Natchez Trace Parkway through Gyotaku Fish Printing! Join us at the Parkway Visitor Center between 9:00AM and 11:00 AM to explore fish adaptations through hands-on art, learn about the cultural history of Gyotaku, and create your own unique fish print to take home. Perfect for all ages! Come see how art and nature connect in this interactive experience.</p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Movies on the Trace: FernGully | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Settle in under the stars and enjoy a laid‑back Mississippi evening on the Natchez Trace with our outdoor movie series. Pick out your favorite spot on the grass and take in a movie framed by Southern pines. Perfect for anyone who loves summer nights outside with family &amp; friends.</p> <p>Bring a flashlight to help find your way, blanket or lawn chair for maximum coziness, and snacks if you want ‘em. And remember: practice Leave No Trace Principles and pick up after yourselves.</p>

Lokalizacja: The movie will be on the lawn to the right of the main Visitor Center entrance. In the event of inclement weather, the movie will be in the Parkway Visitor Center auditorium indoors.

Natchez Trace Parkway

What Makes a Habitat: Exploration and Ecosystems | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">What is the essence of a habitat? We will explore the intricacies of these complex systems, then apply these ideas to exploring the habitat near us!</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Torn Apart at the Seams: The Surprisingly Intense Geological History of Mississippi | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Here's the write up since you won't have it: There are some commonly accepted truths about Mississippi geology: the river usually wins; building on Yazoo clay is the worst; and if you’re looking for mountains here, you might have to squint—our highest elevation is only 800 feet.</p> <p>But what if I told you that Mississippi has been at the center of a geological battlefield for hundreds of millions of years, torn apart and squeezed back together, at different times giving birth to volcanoes, oceans, and mountain chains so large they rivaled the modern Himalayas?</p> <p>Intrigued? Come learn more at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, August 9!</p> <p> </p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Where the Woods Watch: Folklore, Legends, and Outlaws Along the Old Trace | Chickasaw Village (MP 261.8)

<p>Take a step back in time and explore the frontier-era crimes, legends, and folklore whispered through generations along old Natchez Trace. This ranger-led walk will explore the criminals and unexplained phenomenon that lurk behind the trees.</p> <p>Those in attendance should wear sunscreen, bug spray, and comfortable walking shoes. Bring plenty of water for the walk.</p>

Lokalizacja: The walk will happen at the Chickasaw Village site, MP 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Visitors should meet at the Exhibit Shelter.

Natchez Trace Parkway

Gyotaku (Fish Painting) Pop-Up | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Discover the fascinating world of native fish along the Natchez Trace Parkway through Gyotaku Fish Printing! Join us at the Parkway Visitor Center between 9:00AM and 11:00 AM to explore fish adaptations through hands-on art, learn about the cultural history of Gyotaku, and create your own unique fish print to take home. Perfect for all ages! Come see how art and nature connect in this interactive experience.</p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Torn Apart at the Seams: The Surprisingly Intense Geological History of Mississippi | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Here's the write up since you won't have it: There are some commonly accepted truths about Mississippi geology: the river usually wins; building on Yazoo clay is the worst; and if you’re looking for mountains here, you might have to squint—our highest elevation is only 800 feet.</p> <p>But what if I told you that Mississippi has been at the center of a geological battlefield for hundreds of millions of years, torn apart and squeezed back together, at different times giving birth to volcanoes, oceans, and mountain chains so large they rivaled the modern Himalayas?</p> <p>Intrigued? Come learn more at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center on Saturday, August 9!</p> <p> </p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

What Makes a Habitat: Exploration and Ecosystems | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">What is the essence of a habitat? We will explore the intricacies of these complex systems, then apply these ideas to exploring the habitat near us!</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

From Fiber to Fabric | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">Step into a world where a single cotton boll could change entire communities. Witness how the rise of technology reshaped life and textile production along the Natchez Trace, and learn how returning to quiet handcraft can build community and connect us with those who came before us.</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

What Makes a Habitat: Exploration and Ecosystems | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">What is the essence of a habitat? We will explore the intricacies of these complex systems, then apply these ideas to exploring the habitat near us!</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Gyotaku (Fish Painting) Pop-Up | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Discover the fascinating world of native fish along the Natchez Trace Parkway through Gyotaku Fish Printing! Join us at the Parkway Visitor Center between 9:00AM and 11:00 AM to explore fish adaptations through hands-on art, learn about the cultural history of Gyotaku, and create your own unique fish print to take home. Perfect for all ages! Come see how art and nature connect in this interactive experience.</p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Ranger Pop-Up | Pharr Mounds (MP 286.7)

<p>Come talk with a park ranger out and about on the Parkway!</p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

From Fiber to Fabric | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p><span data-teams="true">Step into a world where a single cotton boll could change entire communities. Witness how the rise of technology reshaped life and textile production along the Natchez Trace, and learn how returning to quiet handcraft can build community and connect us with those who came before us.</span></p>

Natchez Trace Parkway

Hand-on-History: Skills of Yesterday with the Tombigbee Pioneers | Parkway Visitor Center (MP 266)

<p>Feeling like you practically need to be a computer programmer just to get through everyday tasks? If you’re craving a break from screens and passwords, come reconnect with real, hands‑on skills with the Tombigbee Pioneers living history group, who join us at the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center (milepost 266) on the fourth Saturday of the month throughout the summer and fall!</p> <p>Try traditional activities like basket weaving, spinning wool, making old‑fashioned dolls, woodworking, early American musical instruments, doily tatting, and more. It’s a chance to slow down, create something tangible, and enjoy the kinds of skills people once used every day—no tech support required.</p>

Lokalizacja: This event will take place at the Parkway Visitor Center at 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway, Tupelo, MS 38804.