“The Natchez Trace Parkway experienced an increase in April recreational visits in 2014 over 2013 figures,” stated Superintendent Mary Risser. “This year, 512,813 people used the Parkway in April compared to 512,248 who were counted in 2013.”
The Natchez Trace Superintendent’s office also stated that these numbers put the Natchez Trace Parkway on track to be among the top ten most visited National Park Service sites.