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Blue Ridge Parkway motorcycle license plate will fund repairs to trails, campgrounds

Crystal Graham
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation motorcycle plate
Photo courtesy Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation

A new specialty license plate available in Virginia for motorcycles will help make improvements to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

The Blue Ridge Parkway plate is available online or at Department of Motor Vehicle offices throughout Virginia.

The tag depicts a vibrant view of the scenic route and raises proceeds to complete enhancement projects through the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

It is the only specialty plate in the Commonwealth that provides financial support for initiatives in the national park.

“We are excited that a whole new group of Parkway enthusiasts can show their support for this amazing national park,” said Kevin Brandt, Virginia development director for the nonprofit foundation. “So many people explore and enjoy the Parkway on two wheels, and now they can give back to create an even better journey.”

The specialty plate fee in Virginia is $25 and $15 goes toward key improvements needed along the Parkway.

The funding from license plate purchases will support:

  • repairs to trails, campgrounds and picnic areas.
  • wildlife studies
  • historic preservation
  • educational programs

The plate is also available for vehicles in Virginia and North Carolina.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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