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We’re busy implementing the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan. Check out the listings below for a full array of updates. You can also focus on the topics that interest you the most by selecting webpages dedicated to each Blue Ridge Rising theme; hover over “Projects” on the navigation bar above for a theme-based dropdown menu. We also encourage you to check out “Current Needs” under “Get Involved” in the navigation bar to discover a variety of ways you can help keep these projects moving forward.
Project Updates
PROJECT UPDATES
Bicycle Routes on Ride with GPS
Marketing, Project Updates, The Plan in Action, Visitor Experience
Date: August 24
To help cyclists from near and far discover some great rides on and near the Parkway, we've curated and posted 16 initial rides on our Ride with GPS page. Most of these routes have been curated by volunteers, and we are seeking…
PROJECT UPDATES
2026 Two-State Summit
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
Join community leaders and partners from the entire Blue Ridge Parkway corridor for the 2026 Blue Ridge Rising Two-State Summit, August 25-27, at Biltmore in Asheville, N.C. The 2026 Summit…
PROJECT UPDATES
Community Ambassadors (Gateway Community Representation)
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
Our 30 Blue Ridge Rising community ambassadors were recruited and selected in late 2024 and early 2025, and they continue to serve as outstanding resources for the entire project. Representing…
PROJECT UPDATES
This Website!
Capacity Building, Project Updates
Date: June 17
We have completely overhauled the BlueRidgeRising.com website to serve as a much-improved platform for communicating with our 1,200+ community partners and other interested individuals and agencies. The new website provides…
Current Needs
As we implement the Blue Ridge Rising Action Plan, we continually seek out information, contacts, guidance, and other assistance. See how you can help right now.
