The rare pink-shell azalea is now blooming on Grandfather Mountain. Native only to the high-elevation spruce fir forests of Western North Carolina, this beautiful pink azalea is one of the rarest blossoms on Earth. The world's largest population of the Azalea vaseyi is found on Grandfather Mountain and will be putting on one of the best shows of the year through the third weekend in May. |
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Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak in the Blue Ridge mountain range and the only private park in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon and discover sanctuary for the human spirit.
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Mid to Late May |
The world's largest natural population of the
pink-shell azalea blooms on the slopes of Grandfather Mountain. |
May 17-18 |
Joins us for two days filled with guided hikes
and special presentations on the birds, wildflowers, hiking trails
and nature of Grandfather Mountain. |
June 2-15
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The Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble Join us for special activities that focus on the
history, botany and lore of the showy rose-lavender Catawba Rhododendron! |
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