Oct 27, 2024
The Natchez Trace Parkway is a scenic byway that rolls 440 miles
through Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. A unit of the National
Park Service, the trace winds its way through lush
landscapes, diverse ecosystems and interesting historical
sites.
Originally the trace was a foot path for Native Americans and later
used by early pioneers and traders. Today it’s popular for
motorists, cyclists and others seeking adventure, tranquility and a
peek into America’s past.
Most recently, it was the chosen location for a remarkable
initiative by four women interested in promoting living kidney
donations. All living kidney donors themselves, these women tackled
the parkway’s entire 444 miles, beginning in Nashville, Tennessee,
and finishing in Natchez, Mississippi….and did it in only four
days.
This week the Traveler’s Lynn Riddick visits with these donor
athletes to learn about their journey that they call ”4Women
4Kidneys 444Miles 4Days” and also to get a sense of what the
Natchez Trace Parkway can offer to everyone.