Insider Tips for Visiting Grandfather Mountain in the Fall
While there’s nothing quite like fall in the WNC High Country, autumn on Grandfather Mountain is beyond compare! Here are some insider tips for getting…
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Fall Color Rambles ramble on
As fall color continues to grace Grandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature park has extended its Fall Color Ramble guided walks. Fall Color Rambles are brief,…
Grandfather Mountain staff expects uptick in hikers this fall, shares hiking tips
The call of the wild has been loud and clear during the pandemic with many people looking for a way to escape, get outdoors and…
Fall Color Rambles return to Grandfather Mountain
As the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to burst with fall color, Grandfather Mountain invites leaf-lookers to see the brilliant change from one of the best…
Fall in the Fog
Vibrant fall color stretches along U.S. 221 toward Grandfather Mountain and the Blue Ridge Parkway’s Linn Cove Viaduct. Fog and drizzle can make for ideal…
Fall on the Rise
Fall color is on the rise at Grandfather Mountain, as fiery red maple leaves burst on their branches. Recent cool weather seems to have flipped…
Farewell to Fall
A seasonal display at Linville Land Harbor bids farewell to fall in the WNC High Country. Today’s entry marks the last in Grandfather Mountain’s 2020…
Fall Color Gallery
Mountains of foliage: What does Grandfather Mountain do with its fallen leaves?
Autumn at Grandfather Mountain draws visitors from across the country to witness the vibrant changing of the leaves, as hues of yellow, orange and red…
Linville Falls
Patches of fall color brighten an otherwise cloudy day at Linville Falls (milepost 316.4 on the Blue Ridge Parkway). Although fall color is now waning…
Blue Ridge Parkway & Elk River Falls
Although leaves in the WNC High Country are past their peak, certain areas continue to shine, especially between Stack Rock Creek and Rough Ridge on…
Seven Devils
Grandfather Mountain and its famous profile are bathed in fall color, as viewed from the nearby town of Seven Devils. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld,…
Half Moon Rainbow at Grandfather Mountain & More
A rainbow forms over Grandfather Mountain’s iconic peaks, as fall color brightens up the foreground at the park’s Half Moon Overlook. According to Dr. Howie…
Two Bridges
The Linn Cove Viaduct is flanked by Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge in the distance, as fall color spreads along the mountain’s ridgelines. Fall…
Over the Half Moon for Autumn
On Grandfather Mountain, fall color is on the rise — literally. October has arrived, and with it the kaleidoscopic display of fall foliage.Pictured from Half…
Anvil Rock
While much of the fall color has peaked on Grandfather Mountain, there is still plenty to be found, as this scene from Grandfather’s Anvil Rock…
Near Rough Ridge
While fog typically obstructs views, during autumn, it can serve as a striking contrast for vibrant fall color, as seen here near Rough Ridge on…
Autumn Viewfinder
You don’t necessarily need a viewfinder to see fall color spreading along Grandfather Mountain’s slopes into the surrounding mountains below — but it certainly couldn’t…
Leaves & Lily Pads
Colorful fall foliage adds a different sort of depth to Bass Lake in nearby Blowing Rock. Today marks the final entry in Grandfather Mountain’s 2021…
Split Rock
Grandfather Mountain’s Split Rock may literally be divided, but fall color vistas from this particular area are wholly stunning. With cool weather and sunshine in…
Grandfather Mountain announces 2021 schedule of events
Grandfather Mountain is taking outdoor fun to new heights with its 2021 calendar of events. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world…
The Top
Most people look to the treetops for fall color, but on Grandfather Mountain, leaf-lookers can also direct their gaze downward. Spruce fir evergreens are nestled…
Lost Cove Cliffs
Fall color descends from the Blue Ridge Parkway toward Lost Cove Cliffs. Experts report that leaves are currently peaking in color at 3,000 feet and…
Bear-ly Autumn
Yonahlossee, one of Grandfather Mountain’s resident black bears, cools off in her pond, while enjoying a close-up view of some already fallen fall color. Fall…
Beacon Heights & Lost Cove Cliffs
Grandfather Mountain spans the horizon with accompanying fall color, as seen from nearby Beacon Heights (milepost 305.2) on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Meanwhile, fall color…
Bass Lake & Cone Manor
The historic Cone Manor rests above Bass Lake in nearby Blowing Rock, as fall color continues to adorn the shoreline and hillsides. Fall color beams…
Linn Cove Viaduct 2
The remnants of Hurricane Delta may have drenched the WNC High Country, but fall color held fast to shine another day — as seen during…
Linn Cove Viaduct
The Linn Cove Viaduct area on the Blue Ridge Parkway is beaming with brilliant fall color. Experts anticipate this particular area and others nearby to…
Bear Habitat
Grandfather Mountain’s resident black bears enjoy more than just the bear necessities — such as a magnificent view of fall color from their environmental wildlife…
Price Lake
Fall color splashes onto the shores of Price Lake along the Blue Ridge Parkway. With weekend temperatures taking a significant dip, experts expect to see…
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