FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer
organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the
Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure.
FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education.
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State
of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current
principal business address for identification purposes is P.O.
Box 20986, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.
FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.
A National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway approved
partner organization dedicated to preserve, promote
and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure,
for future generations.
We invite you to celebrate the Blue Ridge Parkway's 75th Anniversary and help fund FRIENDS' Parkway progarms through our Non-Event Gala. This creative idea is a way for you to make a donation to FRIENDS that can be enjoyed for generations to come.
Drawing will be held Sept. 1, 2010.
We invite you to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge Parkway by purchasing this custom designed basket individually hand made with the highest quality of American craftsmanship. The baskets are made exclusively for us by the American Traditions Basket Co. located in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Each basket is hand signed and numbered and comes with a lifetime warranty. You will also receive a plastic protector for the inside of the basket. more information
Other New Items!
Cleansing Fountain - An acoustic instrumental journey down the Blue Ridge Parkway with Timothy Seaman
Find Great Gifts for Family and Friends AND Benefit the Parkway Too!
Belle Aurora's Blue Ridge Collection features a coordinated collection of candles, note cards, soaps and gift sets. It is available in six refreshing fragrances: Apple Orchard, Dogwood, Highland, Mountain Mist, Southern Pine and Wild Flower.
Belle Aurora donates a portion of its proceeds to FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Visit their website - CLICK HERE
FRIENDS Logo Items
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Black Fleece Jacket
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Gray Fleece Vest
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Peanuts
Enjoy these delicious premium salted peanuts while also helping to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway for future generations.
Price per case of 12: $112.10 (save $1.65 per can)
(See above for ordering by can.)
FRIENDS Front License Plate
Blue Ridge Parkway Bumper Sticker
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Cap
FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway Bug World Cap
Books
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Wintergreen
By: Marshall Faintich
The Wintergreen area is the 15-mile long Rockfish River Valley and the surrounding mountains in Nelson County, Virginia, located about 30 miles southwest of Charlottesville. This area includes the Wintergreen Resort community, the Rockfish Valley Trail, the Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch, and the northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Rockfish Valley Trail is part of the Thomas Jefferson Loop of the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail system. Reliable birders have documented more than 200 species of birds in the area, and this 336 page guide has photographs of almost all of them, along with details about when and where to look for them. Marshall Faintich is the official photographer and the senior birding editor for the Rockfish Valley Trail.
Price: $49.95
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Blue Ridge Parkway Simply Beautiful
Photography by: Pat & Chuck Blackley
Text by: Cara Ellen Modisett
Designed by historian Harley Jolley as a "grand balcony," the Blue Ridge Parkway offers unmatched vistas, as well as a view into history and the opportunity to experience the region's diverse mix of wildlife and plant life. This book features the finest images of the Parkway by photography team Pat and Chuck Blackley, from grand scenics of the Peaks of Otter to close-ups of delicat trillium.
When the Parkway Came
A letter written by a mountain farmer to President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Depressions years of the 1930s inspired this story. The book tells how the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway affected one family - including eight year-old Jess and his sister Maggie - whose farm lay in its path. This book is ideal for children.
Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Ultimate Guide to the Parkway's Best Attractions. Author Nye Simmons has written a guide which is filled with detailed information on the best hikes, scenic stops, waterfalls and historic locations. Information on lodging, way stations, side trips, hiking trails and attractions of interest.
The Blue Ridge Parkway by Foot
A Park Ranger's Memoir
Author: Tim Pegram
One of the premier tourist attractions of the eastern United States, the Blue Ridge Parkway stretches from Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in western North Carolina. This volume relates the author's one-of-a-kind backpacking trip along the 469-mile road, along with his observations and recollections regarding the Parkway, the most visited unit of the National Park Service. Beginning with his experience as a summer college intern, the book also covers the twelve years he spent working as a ranger on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Anecdotal history and accounts from some of the Parkway's earliest rangers complete this tale of one of our country's national treasures. The appendix contains a chronological, mile-by-mile re-creation of Pegram's 2003 trek, including the names of all the Parkway landmarks mentioned in the book.
Building the Blue Ridge Parkway
Author: Karen J. Hall
Published by Arcadia Publishing
The Blue Ridge Parkway began as a dream in the late 1800s and became reality in 1987 when the 469-mile scenic highway was completed. Construction of the Blue Ridge Parkway began in September 1935 at Cumberland Knob. Heavy construction was done by contractors who won bids for the different projects along various sections of the Parkway. Civilian Conservation Corps troops took care of the roadsides, landscaping, and structure building. As part of Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal, this project was intended to provide jobs throughout the region.
Price: $21.99 Shipping charges listed at bottom of page.
Other Items
Mabry Mill Drawing
Southwest Virginia native, Ron McCall, has always enjoyed the grandeur and beauty of the Blue Ridge Parkway. His ink drawing of Mabry Mill captures the inherent beauty and character of this old grist mill located on the Parkway just outside of Floyd, Virginia.
6" shrink-wrapped drawing on 9x11 foam board: $27.50
9" shrink-wrapped drawing on 11x14 foam board: $38.50
Galax Leaves in Winter
Watercolorist, Lona Cox, has been a longtime member of FRIENDS and resides in Galax, VA. Her artwork, Galax Leaves in Winter, showcases the native southern Appalachian plant, galax, in mid-winter. She has generously donated this print to the FRIENDS Fisher Peak Chapter. 100% of your purchase price will benefit this chapter.
Print size: 19 x 27
Price: $50.00 including shipping
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FRIENDS Non-Event Gala Tickets
FRIENDS 75th Anniversary Limited Edition Picnic Basket
A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Wintergreen
Blue Ridge Parkway Simply Beautiful
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Best of the Blue Ridge Parkway
She has generously donated this print to the FRIENDS Fisher Peak Chapter. 100% of your purchase price will benefit this chapter.