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Natchez Trace National Scenic TrailThe Tupelo Trail runs through agricultural fields.
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Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Contact Us

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is administered by the Natchez Trace Parkway, headquartered in Tupelo, Mississippi.  To contact the park, please call the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center at 1-800-305-7417.  The Visitor Center is open everyday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time) except Dec. 25.  To contact the park's headquarters, call 662-680-4025 during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Time).

The scenic trail mailing address is:

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

2680 Natchez Trace Parkway

Tupelo, MS 38804

Leatherback turtle nesting at Trunk Bay beach.  

Did You Know?
World famous Trunk Bay beach got its name from the Leatherback turtle which once nested there in abundance. The Danes claimed the turtle resembled a large leather trunk.

Last Updated: August 01, 2006 at 10:02 EST