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A 1940s Night on the Parkway

A 1940s Night on the Parkway 888 600 Friends of the Blue Ridge

Join us for a 1940’s Night on the Parkway at the Brugh Tavern, located just inside Explore Park! Enjoy swing music by Keenan McKenzie and the Rifters all night. Along with 1940’s cars on display…

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Project Parkway: April 27th

Project Parkway: April 27th Friends of the Blue Ridge

Special 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…

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Summer Concert Kick-Off Events

Summer Concert Kick-Off Events Friends of the Blue Ridge

Everyone 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…

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Fall 2018 Vista Restoration Project in Virginia & Visit to Nearby Cemetery

Fall 2018 Vista Restoration Project in Virginia & Visit to Nearby Cemetery 960 638 Friends of the Blue Ridge

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…

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