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Staffing levels at the Blue Ridge Parkway have decreased 30% since 2001 resulting in downed trees being cleared less frequently, vistas becoming overgrown, and a reduced quality of visitor experience.

Staffing levels at the Blue Ridge Parkway have decreased 30% since 2001 resulting in downed trees being cleared less frequently, vistas becoming overgrown, and a reduced quality of visitor experience.

Media

A non-profit organization, Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc., has been established and tasked with the responsibility of planning and implementing the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary celebration. The organization’s Board of Directors is made up of community leaders who have exhibited their commitment to the Parkway through their leadership service, and who are steadfast in their desire to preserve the Parkway experience for generations to come. The Board includes representatives from all of the Parkway’s partner groups and from the states of North Carolina and Virginia, including staff from both the Virginia and North Carolina tourism offices. Retired Parkway superintendent, Dan Brown, serves as president of the Board. Staff for this effort is being provided by the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources and the County of Roanoke, VA.

Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary Media Contacts:

Elizabeth Sims
BRP75 Media Relations and Communications
Blue Ridge Parkway Association
828.777.9493

Leesa Brandon
Executive Director and NC Coordinator
Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc.
828.271.4779, x 224

Please note: The Blue Ridge Parkway 75th is focused on a public relations effort underwritten by a Scenic Byways grant and is not in a position to purchase any advertising as part of this effort. 

Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc. Mission and Vision

Mission

Plan, fund, and organize the events and activities of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th Anniversary; educate the general public about the Parkway’s value and assets; and, through collaborative partnerships, realize the vision of the Anniversary.

Vision

Engage local communities and the nation in efforts to sustain a healthy Blue Ridge Parkway for future generations by celebrating 75 years of Parkway history, Appalachian culture, and spectacular scenic views.

News Releases

Logo Usage

Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc. makes a one-color, two-color, and three-color logo available for professional use by the media in accordance with the style guide. If you have additional needs, please contact a member of the staff.

Image Library

Blue Ridge Parkway 75, Inc. has a number of images available to the media for professional use. This zipped file contains several images that exemplify the Blue Ridge Parkway. If a higher-quality image or another type of image is required, please contact a staff member. Please note that a condition of use is that all images must be credited to Vicki Dameron.

Leesa Brandon
Executive Director and NC Coordinator
828.271.4779, x 224

Penny Lloyd
VA Coordinator
540.772.2104

Video Clips

OPENING WEEKEND: Torchpassing ceremony at Raven Fork Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway Milepost 467
Friday, November 13, 2009

Fact Sheets

Parkway in the News