Popular stop along the trace gets upgrade

Devil's Backbone is a well-known stop along the Natchez Trace, especially for trail hikers, cyclers, or leisurely scenic drives. It's a moderately strenuous three-mile trail that showcases the area's impressive natural beauty. The State Natural Area is a 950 acre tract of wilderness located in Lewis County, near the Hickman County line.

The State of Tennessee is set to showcase it as a premier destination in Tennessee, upgrading the area from a State Natural Area to a State Park. Development is expected to begin very soon and will offer unique opportunities for recreation and education in a st...