A change in federal law effective February 22, allows people who can legally possess firearms under federal, state/commonwealth (North Carolina or Virginia), and local laws to possess those firearms in the Blue Ridge Parkway. The new law (Sec. 512 of P.L. 111-24) was passed by Congress and signed last May by the President. The new […]
Symposium – Imagining the Blue Ridge Parkway for the 21st Century
Imagining the Blue Ridge Parkway for the 21st Century is a two-part conference and conversation about the past and future of this national treasure on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Part I – History, Scenery, Conservation, and Community – will be held on April 22-24, 2010 at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Part […]
North Carolina’s Prettiest Small Town: Blowing Rock
BLOWING ROCK, N.C. – Blowing Rock is North Carolina’s prettiest small town, according to a poll of 32 in-state journalists. The Crown of the Blue Ridge won out in a close race with the village of Pinehurst in the scenic Sandhills area. The writers selected their top ten from a list of 45 nominated towns […]
Heritage Stories to Be Broadcast on WNCW Radio
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area (BRNHA) is partnering with WNCW radio to develop and broadcast a new radio series called Living Traditions Moments. These two-minute vignettes, which will air on Fridays just before 8 pm, starting February 5, highlight stories about the people and traditions of the North Carolina mountains and foothills, and how […]
The Crooked Road: VA’s Heritage Music Trail Honored by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Washington, D.C. — The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named The Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail one of its 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations. The Crooked Road was selected for blending eco-tourism and small town charm with the Appalachian region’s musical heritage, providing visitors with a unique cultural experience that spans 300 miles across […]
