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Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Enjoy 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 should […]

Grandfather Mountain: Sunset at the Swinging Bridge

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. This year’s Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight will take place on Saturday, Oct. 1 from 6:30 p.m. […]

Grandfather Glows: Bioluminescent Evenings on Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Have the rare opportunity to see Synchronous Fireflies, Blue Ghost Fireflies and Glowworms, weather and conditions permitting (rain dates provided). Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10 a.m. The Photinus carolinus is the only species of firefly in North America whose individuals can synchronize their lighting display, meaning they can flash in unison. The […]

Grandfather Glows: Bioluminescent Evenings on Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Have the rare opportunity to see Synchronous Fireflies, Blue Ghost Fireflies and Glowworms, weather and conditions permitting (rain dates provided). Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10 a.m. The Photinus carolinus is the only species of firefly in North America whose individuals can synchronize their lighting display, meaning they can flash in unison. The […]

Grandfather Glows: Bioluminescent Evenings on Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Have the rare opportunity to see Synchronous Fireflies, Blue Ghost Fireflies and Glowworms, weather and conditions permitting (rain dates provided). Tickets go on sale May 23 at 10 a.m. The Photinus carolinus is the only species of firefly in North America whose individuals can synchronize their lighting display, meaning they can flash in unison. The […]

The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

From May 28 through June 4, daily, short, guided strolls will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. The weeklong rambles culminate on Sunday, June 5, during which the park will host a special speaker and activities throughout the day. Included with admission.

We welcome submission of Western North Carolina events focused on our heritage themes of mountain music, crafts, foodways, outdoors and Cherokee culture. Please submit two weeks in advance.

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