Americas Best Value Inn Tupelo Barnes Crossing

This portion of the 444-mile recreational road travels from Mississippi's northeast corner to its southwest border along the Mississippi River. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, European settlers and soldiers. In addition to the scenic drive, you can also enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and camping along the parkway.

Great little trail right in the heart of Tupelo, MS. Open year round. The four trail segments run nearly parallel to the Parkway and do not provide a "backcountry" experience. There are a few spots around Chickasaw Village where the trail is not well marked but for the most part it is a straight shot. There are 2 spots where you have to walk up to the parkway and follow the roads shoulder. The southern end of the trail is open to horses.

Accessibility: There are 2 designated accessible spaces in the paved parking lot off of Joyner Avenue at the north end of the trail. Both of them are van-accessible with striped access aisles. The trail surface is asphalt or concrete, and typically ranges from at least 3 to 6 feet wide. There is a painted dividing line along portions of the trail which reduces the width. The estimated grade is mostly gentle (5% or less). This trail will likely be navigable for most trail goers using...

This is a historic walk that was once the location of a large Chickasaw Village. The sizes and shapes of their homes are marked on the ground. Interpretive signs share the site history which is located on a portion of Black Belt Prairie. Visit the Chickasaw Village site and imagine what it would have been like to live here hundreds of years ago. Today, Chickasaw Village Site is a great location to see wildflowers and do some bird watching, as well as learn about Chickasaw culture. The...