Blue Ridge Parkway

FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

A non-profit, volunteer organization
dedicated to preserving and protecting the
Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure.

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About Us

What is FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway?

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving and protecting the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure. FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education.

Awards for protecting and restoring Parkway views!

FRIENDS has been awarded the first-ever Founder's Award by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities before Virginia's legislative representatives for their preservation of the Blue Ridge Parkway.   This award was granted for FRIENDS' "efforts related to the preservation of this tremendous asset," says APVA Executive Director Elizabeth Kostelny.  The APVA is the oldest national preservation association.

In addition, Scenic Virginia, a viewshed preservation group associated with Scenic America, has presented FRIENDS with an award for the "Best Preservation of a Scenic Viewshed." Press Release

Saving Parkway Views is FRIENDS signature project. FRIENDS is the only authorized Blue Ridge Parkway partner organization that has been given this project under an agreement with the Park Service.

Invest in the future for future generations by donating to FRIENDS to Save the Parkway Views TODAY!

You can make a difference by joining FRIENDS preservation movement today to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway for the future! Click on Join NOW to act now and make a difference! Individual and corporate members' support makes possible the following types of Blue Ridge Parkway programs:

  • Membership chartViewshed Protection Program -- Saving the Blue Ridge Parkway Views and Protecting the Natural Habitats along the Parkway Corridor
  • Interpretive Parkway Exhibits
  • Volunteers In Parks Program
  • Adopt-A-Trail Program
  • Parkway Environmental Awareness and Outreach Programs
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Information and Public Education
  • Preservation Initiatives for Historic Sites and Structures
  • "Save the Hemlock" Project

 
FRIENDS is an official Blue Ridge Parkway National Park Service Partner and is one of the fastest growing Friends groups in the nation, with over 7,000 members.

Join TODAY! Be a Parkway volunteer! You can preserve the beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway and have a lot of fun while you're doing something great for the environment and the Parkway's future.

How can I help?

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