NATCHEZ TRACE

The Natchez Trace was first traveled by prehistoric animals following a geologic ridge between necessary salt licks and linking the Cumberland, Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers.  Native Americans were next following the animals for food and then the white settlers used the trail for communication and commerce along the Mississippi River.  In 1803 Thomas Jefferson wanted a postal route built between Nashville, TN and the southern reaches of the Mississippi River to ensure sovereignty in the area.

Today the Trace stretches 444 miles from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS. Driving bliss.  No commercial traffic is allowed and a speed limit of 50 MPH is posted and enforced by the National Park Service.

We'll be jumping off the trace and head to Vicksburg, MS for an assignment to scout out the town.  I guess my buddy Scoop wants recon info before venturing into the western wilds from the far eastern reaches of Florida.