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February 2016 - In this Issue of The Scenic:
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Let's remake history
at Moses H. Cone Memorial Park!
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We've got exciting news! Moses H. Cone Memorial Park has been named a 2016 Centennial Challenge project. That means the Foundation, with your help, is getting a running start on a multiyear fundraising effort to repair and rehab the historical estate in the High Country of North Carolina. The Centennial Challenge program, designed to address needs in all National Parks, will provide financial support to update the fire suppression system at Flat Top Manor. We're raising $411,000 for the project with a match of nearly $300,000 from Congress. But this important project is just the start. The Foundation is moving forward with long-term goals to address the serious maintenance issues at the 3,500-acre historical park, including additional repairs to the manor, carriage trails, gardens, and more. Moses H. Cone Memorial Park offers so much to visitors: history, recreation, architecture, and heritage. This opportunity is a big step toward bringing the luster back to this country estate and expanding the opportunities to learn about its role in North Carolina history. We hope you take the step with us and help remake history.
Plus! Mark your calendar for the Denim Ball fundraising event on August 6 at Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock. More details coming soon!
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Photo courtesy of National Park Service, Blue Ridge Parkway
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Road to the Past
Constructing the 26 tunnels on the Blue Ridge Parkway was no small feat. There are 25 in North Carolina, with just one, Bluff Mountain Tunnel at milepost 53.1, in Virginia. Sherrill Cove Tunnel is shown here under construction in 1956. Read more
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Order your North Carolina specialty license tag and help the Parkway. For each attractive Blue Ridge Parkway license plate sold, $20 funds important projects on the scenic route. Learn more
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The Blue Ridge Music Center is proud to be partnering with MerleFest to bring a sneak peek of the spring Americana festival to Winston-Salem on Thursday, March 10, at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art. This ensemble show highlights three bands in the festival's 2016 lineup: Tellico, High Plains Jamboree, and Zoe & Cloyd.
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Do you know a college student interested in music and conservation? The Blue Ridge Music Center is looking for a summer intern through the Max Mukelabai Diversity Internship program of the Conservation Trust for North Carolina. The marketing and production internship will focus on the conservation of musical and cultural heritage of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Applications are due by Tuesday, March 1. Learn more and apply |
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"Picnic on the Parkway"by Scott Ramsey is a finalist in the
Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition.
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March 4-June 4 Boone, N.C. Stop by the Turchin Center at Appalachian State University starting March 4 to see the 13th annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition exhibit, including images in the category, "Where the Parkway Meets the Sky," sponsored by the Foundation. Photographs from amateurs and professionals make up this awe-inspiring show. You can cast a ballot to select the People's Choice winner through March 18. Details
Lace up your sneakers for the Corkscrew 5K on April 16 at Chetola Resort. The run is part of the festivities during SAVOR Blowing Rock: A Celebration of Food & Drink, and blends a love for wine and running (or walking). Participants can choose to join the Wine Lover's Division and taste wines at the start, aid stations, and finish of the 3.1-mile race or go wine-free. Prizes are awarded in multiple age groups. Proceeds from this fun-filled event benefit the Foundation and Girls on the Run. Register
May 13-14 Asheville Join the members of the Asheville BMW Riders club for the High Pass Boogie. This fundraiser has a route for every rider. Dual sport, sport tour, and endurance routes over majestic Appalachian high country and through hidden mountain valleys showcase world class terrain, sweepers, and twisties. Proceeds, minus basic expenses, will be donated to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. A silent auction and mixer on Friday night at Eurosport Asheville kicks off the event. For more information and to register, visit abmwr.org.
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Before you set out for a drive on the Parkway, be sure to check the Real-time map for weather and construction closures.
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Join our Community of Stewards
As the primary fund-raiser and trusted steward of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Foundation is forever committed to preserving the past, enhancing the present, and safeguarding the future of America's Favorite Journey™. Learn more about joining our Community of Stewards at BRPFoundation.org.
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