Scenic Hero News

Remembering Ellie Kelly, Scenic America Co-Founder and Iconic Conservationist

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…

Scenic Hero: Cornelius “Neil” Ridgely

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…

Scenic Heroes: Lindsay Marshall

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…

Scenic Heroes: Cooke Kelsey

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…

Prince George’s County Scenic Leaders: Jazz Lewis

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,”…

Scenic Heroes: Meg Maguire

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 Heroes: Ellie Kelly

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…

Honoring the Scenic Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted

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…

Scenic Hero: Martha Fuller Clark

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…