FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

P.O. Box 341
Arden, NC 28704

P.O. Box 20986
Roanoke, Va. 24018

800-228-7275 (toll-free)
540-772-2992 (fax)
staff@friendsbrp.org

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.

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Breaking News

July 1, 2009

Virginia – The road is open and clear for travel.

North Carolina – The road is open and clear for travel with the following exceptions:

MP 270 at Phillips Gap to MP 272 at Cascades Falls. This closure is due to construction.
MP 285 at Bamboo Gap to MP 288 at Aho Gap - (This section is closed to facilitate deck replacement, painting of superstructure steel and related miscellaneous work on the Goshen Creek Bridge).
MP 365 – Parkway motor road is still under construction and is reduced to one-lane traffic. Flagman and traffic lights are posted.

Craggy Gardens Update

Hollister has just reported that the paving of both lanes of traffic has been completed. One lane of traffic will remain closed during the work week to provide for better worker safety while they complete drainage ditch and shoulder repairs. During this time the traffic light system will be in effect. The road will be open to two lane traffic starting Friday (June 26) and will stay open through the weekend. This schedule will be in place for the next two weeks.

Mt. Mitchell State Park Update

Mt. Mitchell State Park Campgrounds and all adjacent US Forest Service land in the vicinity of Mt. Mitchell State Park are closed through at least until June 24th due to increased bear activity in these areas.

Virginia Blue Ridge Parkway Specialty License Plate

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is partnering with the Blue Ridge Parkway Association to sponsor a Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate in Virginia. Virginia has the largest number of specialty plates of any state and potential revenue is minor but both organizations hope this specialty license plate will bring attention to the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. The specialty plate features a photo of Mabry Mill (milepost 176.2).

In addition, if this tag becomes a reality, FRIENDS plans to donate the 2009 - 2010 proceeds to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th anniversary celebration.

NPCA partners with Warren Wilson College

As the Blue Ridge Parkway approaches its 75th anniversary, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is drawing on the GIS (geographic information systems) expertise of students at Warren Wilson College to help it propose a plan to manage secondary road access to the Blue Ridge Parkway over the next 20 years.

The proposal is aimed at keeping the Blue Ridge Parkway a rural, scenic byway and ensuring that it does not become a commuter road that diminishes the visitor experience.

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