PARKWAY

The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation is the primary fundraising partner, 501(c)(3), for the Blue Ridge Parkway, providing support for initiatives along the 469-mile route, including historical and cultural preservation, environmental protection, visitor amenities, and education and outreach... As the National Park Service faces an astonishing price tag to repair all aspects of the Blue Ridge Parkway, coupled with impending budget constraints, care of the trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, and overlooks are falling to the bottom of the long list of priorities. That means, the places you enjoy nature on the Parkway desperately need your help!... The Foundation was founded in Winston-Salem in 1997 by Dr. Houck Medford, Ray Hornak, and a group of civic leaders. Medford served as the executive director and chief executive officer of the Foundation until November 2010. At that time, Dr. Carolyn Ward, then chief operating officer, assumed the role of CEO. Since 1997, the Foundation has..

Primary location: Winston-salem United States