Lynn Davis Scholarship Personal Statement – Robbie McCurry My name is Robbie McCurry. I am a passionate outdoorsman, volunteer, and student. I attend Mountain Heritage High School and live in rural Yancey County, North Carolina. Here, I spend as much time as possible enjoying the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. For years, I…
read moreSpecial Announcement: The National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway is excited to announce the second annual Project Parkway, a volunteer event combining efforts parkway-wide! We appreciate the dedication and interest you’ve demonstrated to the Parkway, so we want to specially invite YOU to join us for a hands-on workday improving the visitor experience at campgrounds and picnic areas. Where? Along the Entire…
read moreEveryone is welcome for FRIENDS, food, and fun! Free music concert with local bands throughout the day. Come out and help us kick-off the Summer Season on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Thank you to the following breweries for hosting us at their beautiful locations: Blue Mountain BreweryBeale’s, Parkway Brewing Company and Buffalo Mountain Brewery And…
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This fall crews restored 26 vistas between mileposts 49 and 74 in Virginia.This highly technical work is done by an all National Park Service crew of arborists that come from as far away as Acadia National Park to help restore the Parkway’s views. Their work is well orchestrated and very impressive to watch!The team is directed…
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