Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

10/19/2026

Heading out to see the gorgeous colors of fall? You can show your love for the Parkway with the only Virginia license plate that supports this national park. Learn more at gettheplate.org! 🍁

10/18/2026

We’re enjoying meeting new friends at GO Fest in Roanoke this weekend. Stop and see us at our booth in Elmwood Park until 5:00 today! 🌄

10/16/2026

Who knows the place?😍
The Parkway takes us to incredible locations that we may not otherwise experience. Learn how you can help preserve and enhance the places you love at BRPFoundation.org

10/10/2026

Please be aware and stay safe!

Visitors to southern sections of the parkway this weekend, primarily south of Asheville, may experience closures due to high wind and heavy rain. Check the park's website for daily road status updates. Plan ahead and stay safe out there!

10/08/2026

Today, October 8, people everywhere are increasing the impact of their Donor-Advised Funds by giving together, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.

If you have a DAF, today is your chance to join a nationwide wave of generosity and support the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Every grant recommended through your DAF helps support your national park, the Blue Ridge Parkway.

🔗 Learn how to give: [brpfoundation.org/giving/donor-advised-funds](https://brpfoundation.org/giving/donor-advised-funds/)

Let’s show what’s possible when we give together.

10/05/2026

MORE GREAT OPENING NEWS from the National Park Service!

OPENINGS ALERT🍂
Just as the region enters its peak fall tourism season, recent openings mark major milestones in Hurricane Helene recovery as well as the conclusion of two historic Great American Outdoors Act projects.
Visitors can now drive uninterrupted from James River (milepost 63.7) in Virginia to Little Switzerland (near milepost 344) in North Carolina, and from Mount Mitchell State Park (milepost 355) to the park's southern end (milepost 469) in Cherokee, N.C.

In the past week, these sections reopened:

-Milepost 317.5, south of Linville Falls, to milepost 324.7 (Helene)
-Milepost 333.9 in Little Switzerland to milepost 340.2 at NC-80 (Helene)
-Milepost 297, Julian Price Campground, Loops B and D (Helene)
-Milepost 115 to milepost 121 in Roanoke, VA (GAOA)
-Milepost 276.4, Deep Gap Bridge (Regular Maintenance)

Final Helene road repairs are underway from milepost 344 to 355 and are slated for completion and reopening by the end of 2026. Visitors can find additional information to prepare for their fall Parkway travels on the park’s website, which includes regular road status updates, facility schedules, maps and more at www.nps.gov/blri.

10/01/2026

More camping opens at Julian Price Campground!

GREAT NEWS! Loops B and D are now open for reservations at Julian Price Campground! ⛺

In addition to loop A, loops B and D are now available for reservations for the remainder of the season. These campground loops have been closed since sustaining significant damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024. Julian Price Campground is located at milepost 297 near Blowing Rock, NC.

Make your reservations today on recreation.gov! 🍂

A round of applause for all the hardworking individuals who made this opening possible in time for October! 👏

09/30/2026

Thank you to our silent auction donors for making the Denim Ball an unforgettable success! ✨👖

Thanks to the generosity of our auction item donors, we raised more than $225,000 this year to fund crucial rehabilitation projects at the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park! From exclusive mountain getaways to unique local art and collectibles, their donated items kept the energy high all night long.

Every dollar raised from the silent auction directly supports the preservation of the historic 3,500-acre estate, ensuring its scenic carriage trails and Flat Top Manor endure for generations to come.

We couldn't protect the historic and cultural treasures of the Blue Ridge Parkway without our wonderful community.

Missed the fun or want to relive the night? Check out the full photo gallery at denimball.com!

09/29/2026

BIG NEWS on completed Blue Ridge Parkway road work!

Release: The National Park Service today announced the completion of a more than $100 million rehabilitation of 75 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in Western North Carolina. The project was funded by the Great American Outdoors Act, landmark legislation signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in 2020. The investment improves critical infrastructure and visitor access along one of America’s most iconic scenic roadways.

The multiyear project included improvements along the Parkway from milepost 229.6, north of Doughton Park, to milepost 305.1, near Grandfather Mountain. The work addressed long-standing maintenance needs while preserving the Parkway’s historic character and supporting safe, reliable access for visitors.

"We are thrilled to have completed this work in advance of the busy fall season,” said Tracy Swartout, Blue Ridge Parkway superintendent. “This historic investment will serve Parkway visitors and neighboring communities for years to come. The Parkway is also an important economic driver for the region, connecting millions of visitors with gateway communities and serving as an important travel corridor for area residents.”

The project included repaving and rehabilitating the Parkway’s mainline motor road and repairs and improvements to drainage structures, curbs, walks, shoulders, guardrails, overlooks and signage. The National Park Service and the Federal Highway Administration jointly managed the work.

Photo: Newly reconstructed section of the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 242 in Alleghany County, N.C. NPS Photo.

09/26/2026

As we mark two years since Hurricane Helene struck, we are incredibly grateful for the milestones we’ve reached together on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The strides forward are tied directly to so many people working in collaboration—volunteers, donors, National Park Service staff, contractors, and the resilient communities that surround our national park.

Immediately after the natural disaster, we all lost access to our ravaged park. For so many, that meant losing a sense of place and ourselves. It forced us to ask, what would our lives be like if the incredible “backyard” where we revel in nature and create memories was truly lost?

Since September 2024, we’ve witnessed mile after mile of the road reopen, not just giving us access but returning a sense of connection, progress, and hope.

Beyond the road, the work continued. Thanks to your generosity, youth conservation crews have rehabilitated storm damaged trails, including extensive repairs at Linville Falls that allowed the plunge basin route to reopen. Your support completed the construction of a ramp to allow greater access to Bass Lake at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park in Blowing Rock, N.C. Because of you, historic Mabry Mill in Meadows of Dan, Virginia, has a new roof of hand-hewn shakes. There are more milestones on the horizon this year, including the reopening of the most heavily damaged stretches of the 469-mile route.

On this National Public Lands Day, we mark a tough anniversary as well as all the good that has come in its wake, particularly the overwhelming love and care you have shown for the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Last year around this time, we celebrated the reopening of the Parkway stretch from Asheville to Craggy Gardens. In this video, you can almost feel the potential for adventure expanding with each breath of mountain air. There is more work to be done in the park and our communities. There is also more of that wonderful feeling of renewal ahead too.

Today, tomorrow, and every chance you get, we hope you enjoy your national park and the neighboring communities that make it such a fulfilling journey through the Blue Ridge Mountains.

The Parkway has reopened from the Folk Art Center to Mount Mitchell...