Farewell to Fall
Today marks the last day of entries for Grandfather Mountain’s 2019 Fall Color Gallery. Fall color in the Western North Carolina High Country is officially…
Grandfather Mountain hosts ‘Fall Color Rambles’ in October
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…
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HOSTS GUIDED FALL COLOR WALKS
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…
September 2013
NIGHTTIME ADVENTURES AWAIT OCTOBER 5 Grandfather Mountain is excited to announce the return of “Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight” this October. This after…
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 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…
GUIDED WALKS SHOWCASE FALL FOLIAGE
As fall approaches the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Mountain remains one of the best leaf-looking destinations in the South. One way guests can enjoy fall…
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN OFFERS FALL PREDICTIONS AND INTERPRETATION
The cooler turn of weather has placed fall on the minds of many and the question of what the season will bring in terms of…
FALL COLOR GUIDED WALKS RETURN IN OCTOBER
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…
Autumn falls into color at 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 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…
“THE COLORS OF GRANDFATHER” PROGRAM TO SHOWCASE FALL FOLIAGE AT GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN
As fall approaches the Blue Ridge Mountains, Grandfather Mountain remains one of the best leaf looking destinations in Western North Carolina. One way that guests…
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN PREDICTS STUNNING FALL COLOR
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, N.C. – The first hints of autumn are in the air and Grandfather Mountain is preparing for the vibrant colors that are sure…
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…
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,…
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…
Mile High Swinging Bridge
Fall color complements the sunrise at Grandfather Mountain’s Mile High Swinging Bridge. So far, the color change is most evident in the High Country’s higher…
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…
Snowy Autumn
Come the morning of Nov. 1, Grandfather Mountain saw a different type of fall color. Halloween brought tricks rather than treats, with a cold front…
Peaks & Bridge
Grandfather Mountain’s lofty peaks are framed by fall foliage in MacRae Meadows, located at the mountain’s base. The park has seen considerable color development just…
October 2013
FALL COLOR UPDATE Crisp autumn weather has brought the first splashes of fall color to Grandfather Mountain and with sunny days in the forecast for…
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
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2012 FALL COLOR GALLERY
A daily look on where to find the best fall color on Grandfather and the surrounding areas. Click here for the 2012 fall color gallery Click…
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…
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…
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…
Grandfather Mountain announces 2019 schedule of events
With 2019 underway, Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests…
Fall Photo Finale
Today’s photo, taken from nearby Blowing Rock, marks the last in Grandfather Mountain’s 2018 Fall Color Gallery. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld, professor of biology…
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