Biking and Camping the Natchez Trace Parkway - Self-Supported Cycling from Natchez to Nashville

During the last week of September, I traveled self-supported along the 444 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway, stretching from Natchez, MS to Nashville, TN. I created this video to share the views and conditions of the Trace, camping options I chose and a description of the Trace and my journey. I was lucky with good weather and courteous drivers along the Parkway. It was a great ride.
0:00 Getting to the Parkway
0:54 Day 1 - Natchez to Rocky Springs
8:56 Day 2 - Ricky Springs to Canton
11:22 Day 3 - Canton to Jeff Busby
14:05 Day 4 - Jeff Busby to Tupelo
16:25 Day 5 - Tupelo to Colbert Ferry
20:06 Day 6 - Colbert Ferry to Meriwether Lewis
23:10 Day 7 - Meriwether Lewis to Nashville
Route (with detour): ridewithgps.com/routes/41107595
Natchez Trace Travel: www.natcheztracetravel.com/
National Park Services - Natchez Trace: www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm
Shuttle Service:
Downtown Karla Brown
downtownkarlabrown.com/
Gear:
Insta360 X3 Camera www.insta360.com/product/inst...
Surly Midnight Special - Custom surlybikes.com/bikes/midnight...
Arkel ORCA 45 Waterproof Bike Panniers: www.arkel-od.com/orca-45-wate...
Apidura Expedition Handlebar Pack: www.apidura.com/shop/expediti...
ZPacks Duplex Tent zpacks.com/products/duplex-tent
Lodging:
Natchez Grand Hotel
111 N Broadway St, Natchez, MS 39120
www.natchezgrandhotel.com/
Rocky Springs Campground
Ratliff Ferry Trading Post
1275 Ratliff Ferry Rd, Canton, MS 39046
Jeff Busby Campground
Americas Best Value Inn Tupelo Barnes Crossing
897 Harmony Lane, Tupelo, MS, 38804
Colbert Ferry Campground
Meriwether Lewis Campground
Restaurants:
The Pig Out Barbecue
116 S Canal St, Natchez, MS 39120
www.pigoutinnbbq.com/
Natchez Coffee Co
509 E Franklin St, Natchez, MS 39120
El Veracruz Mexican Restaurant
1177 N Eason Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38804