Let’s not call them resolutions; let’s just say we’ve got lots of opportunities to start great habits and traditions in the new year. Here are suggestions for activities and ways to stay connected to the Parkway year-round.
Take a virtual hike
Any time you need a breather, hit play on our video, A Winter Walk on the Parkway. It’s a short virtual jaunt in the snow to break up your day. And don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel to get more video excursions with each new season! Watch the video
Become a Parkway Protector
Keep the giving spirit alive all year with a monthly gift to protect the Blue Ridge Parkway. As a Parkway Protector you will be providing sustaining support for the park you love. Any amount adds up to a big difference. Plus, you get this sticker! Learn more
Get hooked on hiking
Take the 100 Mile Challenge! Each year, North Carolina State Parks invites people to explore parks from the mountains to the coast to reach a 100-mile milestone. With so many gorgeous places to visit, you might just exceed the goal. Many state parks are just off the Parkway, including Stone Mountain and Mount Mitchell.
Start hiking
Get active with the kids
Running low on family activities? There are more than 200 TRACK Trails for to explore across the country, including four new Kids in Park adventures in South Carolina. Find the new adventures at Landsford Canal State Park, Battle of Musgrove Mill Historic Site, Sesquicentennial State Park, and Table Rock State Park. KidsinParks.com
Join our Volunteer Corps
The Foundation is working with National Park Service staff to create training opportunities and schedule workdays within the park for 2021. We are looking forward to welcoming new faces to the Volunteer Corps to tackle tasks ranging from gardening to brochure distribution. That could be you! Sign up
Watch & learn
If you are looking to stay warm and cozy indoors for the next few months, catch up on our Insider’s Report webinar series, including our latest episodes, Your 2020 Parkway Successes, highlighting donor and volunteer accomplishments, and What's Next at Flat Top Manor, reviewing the renovations underway at the historical house on the Parkway. The series continues this year with a new webinar the first Tuesday of each month. Subscribe to our e-newsletter for invitations or our YouTube channel to get notifications about posted recordings.
See the complete list of past webinars
Read all about it
Doesn’t getting printed mail in your mailbox feel great these days? Sign up for our printed newsletter, The Scenic, for updates and stories from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Sign up to receive The Scenic
Want the latest news from the Blue Ridge Music Center? To get updates on virtual events, exhibits, and the summer concert series lineup, register for the Music Center e-newsletter.
Get the Plate
This is the year! Make a fresh start with a new Blue Ridge Parkway license plate! $20 from your purchase supports the Foundation’s projects and programs to enhance the park you love. It’s easy to order online or pick up at your local tag agency. Get your plate