The Natchez Trace Parkway snakes from Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. On its way the Trace runs right through the northwest corner of Alabama. It is a beautiful place to go if you feel like slowing down and stepping back in time.

Today my dad and I decided to head out to the Trace in an effort to scope out a spot to view the upcoming “Christmas Star” which will be at it’s peak on December 21, 2020. This celestial event is a created when Jupiter and Saturn are in a close enough alignment in relation to Earth that it appears to be a large star hence the name “Christmas Star”.

We were trying to find a good viewing spot that was free of light pollution so we could get the best view possible. My dad knew of a spot called Freedom Hills which has a neat overlook that he thought might be a good spot for the event. Unfortunately we found that the direction was not what we expected and will not be great for the December 21st viewing but we did get a few shots of our view.

If you would like to know more about the Natchez Trace Parkway visit https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm . The Natchez Trace Parkway is a neat place to visit for anyone who enjoys history and scenic drives.