Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation
Grandfather Mountain Now Hosting Hugh Morton Traveling Photo Exhibition
Wilson Center for Nature Discovery 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature preserve owned and operated by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is proud to announce that it is hosting the Hugh Morton traveling photo exhibition in its Classroom in the Clouds through the spring. The traveling exhibition, entitled “Photographs by Hugh Morton: An Uncommon Retrospective,” is provided courtesy of the University […]
Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEnjoy the rare opportunity to visit Grandfather Mountain outside of regular operating hours and see a sunset from the top of the mountain. Your event ticket includes an entire day’s access to Grandfather Mountain, with regular park hours being 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trails close at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., all sunset eventgoers […]
Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair […]
Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair […]
Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair […]
Grandfather Mountain: Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake a daily, short, guided stroll at 2 PM that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages – wheelchair […]
National Trails Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesHit the trails and celebrate this national holiday, not to mention NC State Park’s Year of the Trail. Join us for guided hikes throughout the day and meet with a ranger to learn the 10 essentials of hiking and backpacking.
National Get Outdoors Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis national holiday celebrates our favorite thing to do… get outdoors! Look for our discovery stations as you hike and learn some cool trail information and history from our naturalists. Plus, look for our friends from Fox Mountain Guides leading rock climbing demonstrations.