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Blue Ridge Parkway Partnerships

Stretching almost 500 miles through North Carolina and Virginia, the Blue Ridge Parkway provides visitors with a series of panoramic views, protects significant mountain landscapes, and is a "museum of the managed American countryside."

The protection of the Parkway and surrounding region is an immense task, with much at stake. The Parkway of tomorrow will be defined by the extent to which people today are willing to speak out on behalf of the Parkway and to invest in its future. Scroll to find 100 ways to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway through partner organizations...

Vanishing Vistas and Restoration

blueridgeparkway
Aug 6, 2015
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The Blue Ridge Parkway was originally constructed with over 900 planned scenic views, each one carefully scoped out to enhance visitors’ experiences. Over the last several decades the 469 mile road has evolved as vegetation has grown in, leading some of the views to be obscured. Parkway staff and partners are facilitating a management program that is both environmentally sensitive, and mindful of the original intent of the Park.