Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation - Your Voice Matters 2026 Survey

Your response is needed

In planning for the future of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, we want to hear from you. Your voice matters as we determine priorities for the next 3-5 years.

The Foundation has funded over $26 million in projects and programs, including natural resource protection, historical and cultural preservation, education and outreach, and visitor safety and services. We also manage four programs, the Blue Ridge Music Center, Blue Ridge Rising, Bluffs Restaurant, and Kids in Parks.

Establishing priorities, identifying challenges, and outlining opportunities enables the Foundation to make the best use of limited resources to obtain the greatest impact from your investments in our work. We care what you think and want to hear from you to ensure that we are doing our best to meet our mission, respond to a changing world, and think strategically about the Foundation’s future.

Please take 5-10 minutes to share your anonymous feedback by 3/28/2026. Your input is vital and will guide the Foundation's direction for the next 3-5 years.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at cwidner@brpfoundation.org.

As we approach our 30th Anniversary in 2027, hearing from you is more important than ever.

Thank you,
Carolyn Widner, CEO

1.How often do you visit the Blue Ridge Parkway?

3.On your visits to the Parkway, have you had interactions with Parkway staff?

Yes

If yes, please briefly describe

4.What do you see as the greatest priorities for the Foundation over the next 3-5 years?

5.Given the priorities you indicated for the Foundation's future, what do you think are the primary challenges we will face in meeting those priorities?

6.What do you perceive as the most important contribution of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to date?

9.If you do not already, and would you like to receive our newsletter with information about Parkway events, project updates, and more, sign up below. We promise not to spam you.

Name

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

10.What is your favorite destination on the Blue Ridge Parkway?

11.If you live in North Carolina or Virginia, do you have a Blue Ridge Parkway license plate?

Yes- I have a NC Blue Ridge Parkway Plate

Yes- I have a VA Blue Ridge Parkway Plate

No- I do not have a Blue Ridge Parkway Plate

12.Did you know that the Blue Ridge Parkway receives more visitors than Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon combined each year?

Yes, I know that the Parkway is one of the most visited units of the National Park Service

No, I had no idea it received that many visitors each year

13.Grand Canyon National Park receives federal appropriation for its annual operations of approximately $3 per visitor, Yellowstone National Park approximately $8 per visitor, and Yosemite National Park approximately $7 per visitor. The Blue Ridge Parkway receives federal appropriation for its annual operations equivalent to about _________ for every visitor.

$10

14.Have you ever financially contributed to the Foundation?

YES

Why do/don't you PRESENTLY contribute to the Foundation?

15.If you could make a single improvement on the Parkway, what would it be?

16.Have you ever attended a Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation event?

Yes

If yes, please tell us which one(s).

17.We value your opinion. Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

We are also interested in learning some basic demographic information about our community. This information can be used to assist us in applying for grants and serving you better. These questions are optional, but your responses are much appreciated. Thank you!

19.What is the highest level of school that you have completed?

20.What city do you currently live in?

21.What state do you reside in?