New BRP Superintendent looks for more younger visitors Gene Marrano May 3, 2018 1 minute read Last year 16 Million people visited the national park in our backyard – the Blue Ridge Parkway. And the new superintendent says that number could go up. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Morning Brew Coffee cuts ribbon at TaubmanNext: Roanoker will make her pitch to Warren Buffett and 20,000 stockholders tomorrow Related Stories RSO Valentine’s concerts, an artist reception at Hollins and Crowns gets ready to shine at the Dumas Gene Marrano February 11, 2026 0 Twisted Track Brewpub to host free speed dating event Ian Price February 10, 2026 0 RIDE launched to provide regular 24/7 transportation for Roanoke’s homeless population Gene Marrano February 9, 2026 0