• At 2-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, the Parkway will hold an Instameet at Craggy Pinnacle, milepost 364.1 in support of REI’s “Opt Outside” campaign. An Instameet is a gathering where Instagram users get together to take photos for posting to the social media site. Park staff will guide hikes along the 0.7-mile trail at 2 and 3 p.m. from the Craggy Dome parking lot. The event will be cancelled in case of wintery weather, with Parkway closures posted at www.nps.gov/maps/blri/road-closures.

• In a twist on the #GivingTuesday movement, the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will celebrate #GivingViewsDay on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Parkway users are encouraged to use the hash tag when sharing photos of their favorite Parkway vistas through Dec. 1, with Foundation staff following suit and sharing the stories behind their favorite views. The campaign aims to inspire Parkway users to donate funds the Foundation will use to safeguard the Parkway’s vistas for future generations. www.brpfoundation.org.