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November 2017 - In this Issue of The Scenic:

20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION




Rachael McIntosh Photography
Thank you for protecting the Parkway!

We were so happy to welcome guests to celebrate 20 years of protecting the Blue Ridge Parkway and honor a few of the extraordinary people who make up our Community of Stewards at Lioncrest at Biltmore on November 9.

During the evening, the Foundation recognized  individuals, groups, and companies with awards for championing our mission to preserve and protect the Blue Ridge Parkway.  They have our thanks and appreciation.

Here are the recipients:
  • Pat Shore Clark Stewardship Award: Billie Brandon Howell
  • Community Champion Award: Eurosport Asheville and Asheville BMW Riders
  • Corporate Champion Award: Indera Mills and John Willingham
  • Visionary Philanthropy Award: Anonymous Trust
  • Creative Philanthropy Awards: Eric Fitzpatrick, Wayne Henderson, and Helen White
  • Fostering New Horizons Award: Dr. Olson Huff
The Foundation is so grateful for our community and the amazing partnerships that make our work possible. Throughout the night, we heard many personal stories of amazing Parkway memories. This ribbon of road touches the hearts of so many, and we are committed to continually improving the journey for generations to come.

A special thanks to  Biltmore , the presenting sponsor of the evening.



Read more about the winners and see a gallery of photos from the event!


Let's create a buzz this Giving Tuesday with our  Bee Kind to the Blue Ridge Parkway initiative! On November 28, you can boost this project to reestablish wildflower display areas along the Parkway so that bees and their pollinator friends can thrive.

Your gift will:
  • Reestablish wildflower areas originally designed into the Parkway landscape
  • Allow citizen scientists to survey populations of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
  • Replant seeds to boost habitats and bolster native plant populations
Best of all, any gift you make up to $2,000 will be doubled by a generous anonymous donor!  You don't have to wait. Make this project take flight today.


Give your input on the proposed entrance fee increases at 17 National Parks

There are just a few days left to comment on the proposed fee increases at 17 national parks, including Shenandoah National Park. During the peak season at each park, the entrance fee would be $70 per private, non-commercial vehicle, $50 per motorcycle, and $30 per person on bike or foot. A park-specific annual pass for any of the 17 parks would be available for $75.

Click here and follow the link to the comment page to submit your thoughts  by November 23.
Project Update!
 

Flat Top Manor received a new crown this month when crews installed a gorgeous balustrade along the flat roof!  Learn more about the projects ahead as we Remake History at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park.
Road to the Past


Snow blankets the trees and the Parkway in this photo taken near Bull Gap in 1962. Weather changes quickly on the road, especially during the fall and winter. Before you set out for an adventure, be sure to check the  Real-time Closures Map  for weather and maintenance closures. You can also see weather conditions and view webcam images of key sites along the Parkway at the  Blue Ridge Parkway Weather  site.
Honor a Loved One this Holiday Season

The holidays are the perfect time to honor friends and family with a gift to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Chances are you've shared meaningful Parkway experiences with someone important in your life. You can recognize that shared adventure by making a gift to honor or memorialize a loved one. Honorees will receive a card announcing your gift.  Click here to donate. 


Rough Ridge Trail

As the Foundation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we're reflecting on the projects you've made possible. I n 2009, your generosity funded repairs to the boardwalk at Rough Ridge Trail, milepost 302, ensuring a safer hike for visitors and protection of fragile plant life on the peak. Thank you!

You're invited!

4-6 p.m., Tuesday, December 12
322 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803

Join us to celebrate the opening of our expanded Asheville offices in a newly remodeled cottage. Come enjoy refreshments, door prizes, a ribbon cutting with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, and learn more about the Foundation .

Give to the Parkway with AmazonSmile

You can double your generosity while you shop this holiday season by designating that a portion of proceeds from your Amazon purchases go to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Signing up is easy: visit smile.amazon.com. On your first visit, you'll be asked to choose a charitable organization to receive donations. Simply select the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, and every eligible purchase you make will help fund crucial initiatives. If you already have an account, visit the "Your AmazonSmile" section under "Your Account" to designate the Foundation as your charity. Happy shopping! 

Sounds of the Mountains Series
 
Chatham County Line
The Blue Ridge Music Center is teaming up with the Yadkin Arts Council and Yadkin Cultural Arts Center to present three great performances for the Sounds of the Mountains concert series on Saturday evenings in January at the Willingham Theater in Yadkinville, North Carolina.
For tickets, click here or call (336) 679-2941. You can also attend all three Sounds of the Mountains concerts for just $45. (Tickets make a great holiday gift!)

Since 2013, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation has supported musical programming at the Blue Ridge Music Center in keeping with the nonprofit's key mission objective to ensure cultural and historical preservation along the Parkway.

  
Order your North Carolina specialty license tag and help the Blue Ridge Parkway.  For each attractive license plate sold, $20 funds important projects on the scenic route,and $10 funds the N.C. Department of Transportation Wildflower ProgramGet the plate today!

Join our Community of Stewards                           

 

As the primary fundraiser and trusted steward of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Foundation is forever committed to preserving the past, enhancing the present, and safeguarding the future of America's Favorite Journey™. Learn more about joining our Community of Stewards at  BRPFoundation.org .

Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
717 S. Marshall St., Suite 105B
Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5865
(866) 308-2773