(Winston-Salem, NC) – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (www.brpfoundation.org) and the National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway have signed an agreement establishing goals and objectives associated with fundraising efforts, prioritizing funding of projects or programs, establishing accountability requirements for all funds raised and review processes for prospective contributions and other operation guides to enhance the […]

Have you ever wanted to learn more about the birds and plants in your backyard? Or gather tips for a more eco-conscious lifestyle? If so, you should make your way to Grandfather Mountain and attend the Naturalist Weekend scheduled for May 14-16. This event is designed to immerse visitors in nature and provide them with […]

Phil Francis became superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway in November 2005 after working in the National Park Service for 34 years, including assignments at Shenandoah, Yosemite, and Great Smoky Mountains national parks. During his tenure with the National Park Service, Phil has been recognized a number of times, including winning the Department of Interior’s […]

(Roanoke, VA) – As urban sprawl threatens the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 1,228 views, nearly 150 supporters of America’s most visited National Park Service site decided to do something about it. FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, in conjunction with the Roanoke Kiwanis Club and other community-based organizations, recently spent three hours planting hardwood and pine […]

While we’ve begun enjoying the beautiful spring weather, the Blue Ridge Parkway is still trying to recover from harsh winter storms. There are road closures still in place due to downed trees and debris in the roadway. For an updated look at these closures you can visit our dedicated Blue Ridge Parkway Road Conditions and Closures page on […]