Holiday Gifts that Give Back

December 19, 2024

Ensuring the Blue Ridge Parkway thrives is a wonderful way to give back to mountain communities, the people you love, and generations to come. Check out these gifts for your loved ones, and even yourself, that will support the national park!

Give in honor of a loved one

Our honor and memorial program is a thoughtful way to celebrate loved ones and friends who have enjoyed a deep personal connection with the Blue Ridge Parkway. After making a tribute gift, you can print or download a card to announce your donation. Give for a loved one. 

Music in the Mountains 

Season passes are now available for the 2025 summer concert series at the Blue Ridge Music Center! Passes for these bluegrass, old-time, folk, Americana, gospel, and country performances in the outdoor amphitheater are great gifts. Choose from Full (15 shows), Half (7 shows), and Pick 3 passes. The musicians take the stage on Saturday evenings from Memorial Day through Labor Day at milepost 213 on the Parkway near Galax, Va. Give the gift of live mountain music.

Mountain Merch

America’s National Park Stores

Each time you make a purchase at a gift shop along the Parkway you are supporting the national park unit. All proceeds from your purchases at America’s National Parks stores contribute to education and preservation at the National Park Service sites where they operate. Hop on the Parkway to visit your nearest gift shop or visit the online shop to purchase Blue Ridge Parkway merchandise. 

Our State Mountain Collection

Our State Magazine is partnering with the Foundation through its NC Mountain Collection, a trove of mountain-themed treasures, including jewelry, soap, puzzles, cards, pottery, prints, and pins. A portion of the proceeds from this beautiful collection will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to ensure cultural and historical preservation, natural resource protection, and educational outreach now and for future generations. Order a mountain-themed gift.

J. Scott Graham

Photographer J. Scott Graham is a long-time supporter of the Foundation who regularly donates his work to the Foundation’s outreach efforts. His gorgeous images of the Parkway are featured on calendars, puzzles, canvas prints, and more. You’re bound to find a great gift as you explore J. Scott Graham’s online shop.

Rachael McIntosh

Photographer Rachael McIntosh’s Mountain Prints series features breathtaking Parkway views taken on film. A portion of the proceeds from this series benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. The Mountain Prints are available on her website.

Pillows for the Parkway

An overnight stay can be a great gift for those who love experiences, especially when they know each night of their visit supports projects to protect and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway. Hotels along the Parkway corridor contribute to the Foundation through the Parkway Plus check-in donation program. View the lodging partners.

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