Winston-Salem, NC – The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation announced today that William Mangum is generously donating a portion of sale proceeds from the opening weekend of his upcoming Blue Ridge Inspiration Exhibit to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. His special art exhibit, Blue Ridge Inspiration, In Celebration of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary will be […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for May 7, 2010
This is the Blue Ridge Parkway Wildflower Report for the first week of May. May is the best overall month for wildflowers along the Parkway and as the days get longer and temperatures warm up the forest floor and tree tops are well on their way to their transition to bright green. Bloodroot is showy […]
Grandfather Mountain Announces Schedule for Naturalist Weekend May 14-16
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 […]
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway Sign General Agreement
(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 […]
A Conversation with Phil Francis, Blue Ridge Parkway Superintendent
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 […]
