Diana's Profile
Name: Diana Baker
Title: Manager, Blue Ridge Parkway Store
Diana grew up in upstate New York and as a child enjoyed many hiking and camping trips to Allegany and Adirondack State Parks. Diana came to Boone in 1999 to attend Appalachian State University where she graduated with a degree in Business Marketing. She enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her two dogs, Ping and Roxie.
What a better way to spend a gorgeous summer weekend than visiting two of Asheville’s most popular attractions. Bele Chere, for those of you who don’t know, is an annual festival that covers over half of Asheville’s downtown blocks. And I doubt if anyone doesn’t know what the Biltmore Estate is!
My boyfriend, Dustyn, and I left home last Friday evening to start our mini-vacation. After spending a fun night on Friday hanging out with family we got up early Saturday and arrived at Bele Chere not long after it started.
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Shop the Blue Ridge Parkway Store this summer for great deals on everything you’ll need for the ultimate Parkway vacation!
Find Parkway hats and caps at 10% off!
Shop clearance prices on all Share the Journey Signature Series items!
New Adventure Guides Gift Set!
Also, take advantage of this special offer. Spend over $40 between now and August 20th and receive a set of 10 FREE J. Scott Graham postcards!
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Online store is your one-stop shop for everthing Parkway related. They have guidebooks and maps to help you plan your journey, apparel to wear on your trip and a great selection of souvenirs to help you commemorate your vacation. It is also the official online store for 75th Anniversary merchandise.
Shop today and remember that each purchase directly supports the Foundation in its goal of preserving the Parkway for future generations.
Virtual Blue Ridge is at it again - more giveaways! This one features a two night stay in historic Floyd, Virginia. Also a fly fishing adventure for two and $75 gift certificate to the famous Chateau Morrisette.
And what giveaway would be complete without the official “Parkway Guide Kit” donated by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Store.
Your chance to win this amazing prize package worth over $700 is just a click away! ENTER NOW
Find more details plus those pesky rules and regs at http://www.virtualblueridge.com/giveaway.
If you’d like to promote our giveaway on your website or blog, you can grab code for banner images here:
http://www.virtualblueridge.com/giveaway/banners-for-sponsors.html
Congratulations to Katie Karr of Kansas City, Kansas! Katie has won an amazing Blue Ridge vacation package through Virtual Blue Ridge Giveaways. As winner of the Blue Ridge Springtime Giveaway, Katie was awarded a two nights stay at the Iris Inn Bed and Breakfast in Waynesboro, VA. Dinner at South River Grill and a horseback riding adventure for two were also part of this exciting giveaway package.
The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Store got involved by donating an official “Parkway Guide Kit” to help Katie prepare for her amazing trip. This kit included the popular book Guide to the Blue Ridge Parkway by Victoria Louge, a laminted Parkway map and a Virtual Blue Ridge CD-ROM.
Thanks to everyone who entered! Keep your eyes peeled for more chances to win, our next giveaway will be announced within the month! Giveaway information is posted at www.virtualblueridge.com/giveaway.
Due to popular demand a patch bearing the Official Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary logo has been created!
This official 75th Anniversary product is now available online at the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Store and in visitor centers along the Parkway.
Don’t forget that proceeds from the sale of all 75th Anniversary products directly benefit the Blue Ridge Parkway and BRP 75th Anniversary programs.
Other Official 75th Anniversary products include:
» Browse all Official Blue Ridge Parkway 75th Anniversary merchandise
