Ellen “Ellie” Kelly, one of Scenic America’s original founders and true champion of scenic conservation, passed away on November 16, 2023. Ellie dedicated her life to the preservation…

Cornelius “Neil” Ridgely is remembered for his exceptional dedication to preserving scenic beauty through effective advocacy and leadership. Ridgely’s influential efforts have significantly protected the natural landscape and…

Connecting People and Nature for Health and Wellness A physical therapist by training and an environmentalist by passion, Lindsay Marshall has a unique appreciation for how a person’s…

Houston Attorney Led Scenic Advocates to a Supreme Court Victory by Showing Broader Impact of Billboards When Houston attorney Cooke Kelsey learned that Reagan National Advertising had won…

Jazz Lewis’ first experience with activism came while he was a student at the University of Maryland facing an unexpected tuition hike. “It would have priced me out,”…

A Passion for Place and a Vision for Views A true Scenic Hero, Meg Maguire has enjoyed an impressive career as a leader in government, media, and community…

Scenic America Co-Founder is Committed to Conservation and Community Activism Ellie Kelly built her career around community activism and conservation issues—whether fighting for the reform of the Highway…

2022 Marks the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of the Father of American Landscape Architecture April 26, 2022, will mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Frederick…

A Legacy of Scenic Service When New Hampshire state senator Martha Fuller Clark retired in 2020, she left behind a 30-year record of service as one of the…