Fall Visits: Insider Tips
The fall season on Grandfather Mountain (September & October) is certainly a favorite for many as the crisp cooler temperatures ushers in the leaf color…
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Fall Color Ramble
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 Color Gallery 2022
Enjoy a sampling of our fall colors this season with these photographs. Check back for daily additions from late September throughout October. During this time,…
Fall Color Ramble
From Oct. 1-10, guests can enjoy short, guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. On Oct. 15, folks can join the park’s naturalists for…
Fall Color Ramble
From Oct. 1-10, guests can enjoy short, guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. On Oct. 15, folks can join the park’s naturalists for…
Fall at Overlook Results in Fatality
At approximately 10 a.m. on October 23, 2022, an emergency call reporting a missing person was dispatched from Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run…
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…
Grandfather Mountain announces 2022 schedule of events
2022 is underway, and Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping…
Grandfather Mountain animal habitats prepare for winter
Do you trim a tree for the holidays? So do Grandfather Mountain’s resident elk. Every year, the resident animals at Grandfather Mountain receive a special…
Winter Work Behind Welcoming Guests
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is known for its extremes: an impressive rise in elevation above the…
High Country Charitable Foundation grant makes a splash with new bear pond
The coming of spring marks changes in the behavior of animals on Grandfather Mountain. For bears, they begin to move around and emerge from a…
Families: Five New Reasons to Visit This Summer
Now’s the time to visit the brand-new Wilson Center for Nature Discovery at Grandfather Mountain and enjoy a list of new programs and events perfect…
New at Grandfather in 2022: 10 Reasons to Visit
2022 is an exciting year at Grandfather Mountain with the grand opening of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and a list of new programs…
Daily Programs
During your visit, attend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout…
Birding
Grandfather Mountain towers above its surrounding region with a 1,500-foot vertical drop into the Linville River Valley to the west and a 4,000-foot vertical drop…
Field Trip Scholarship Fund
In spring 2015, Grandfather Mountain launched its Field Trip Scholarship Fund to benefit school groups in need of financial assistance to defray the cost of…
September 2022 Weather
September 2022 saw average weather on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average high temperature for September…
Grandfather Mountain is hiring for 2022 and beyond
Grandfather Mountain is inviting folks to take their careers to new heights — literally. The Linville, N.C.-based nonprofit nature park is hiring across its various…
Eagles
Bald Eagle nests along fresh or salt waters in North America, with more than two thirds of the U.S. population native to Alaska. In the…
Firefly Species on Grandfather
Research on Grandfather Mountain has confirmed the presence of 10 species of fireflies or illuminating insects: Photinus carolinus – Synchronous FireflySynchronous firefly males produce a…
October 2022 Weather
October 2022 saw average weather on Grandfather Mountain, and fairly cool temperatures, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations. The average…
Weather
Grandfather Mountain has some of the most extreme and quick changing weather on the east coast. Temperatures are usually 10-15 degrees cooler than the foothills…
Rhododendron Rambles
During the last week of May and the first week of June, parts of the Blue Ridge Mountains tend to look a little more pink…
FAQs
1. What is included with admission? Paid admission includes many things to do! At the Wilson Center for Nature Discover, find exhibits about the mountain,…
August 2022 Weather Report
August 2022 saw at least trace amounts of rain on 27 days – two days shy of the record 29 days of precipitation for this…
Grandfather Mountain Hiking Tips
Hiking on one of the most rugged peaks in the eastern United States offers spectacular scenery and special challenges. Here are some tips to help…
Hugh Morton
Hugh Morton (1921-2006) opened the Grandfather Mountain travel attraction after inheriting the mountain from his grandfather. He never considered himself its “owner,” but rather its…
Annual Events
We have many annual events on Grandfather Mountain that have become a favorite annual tradition for many of our guests. Presented by the Grandfather Mountain…
Tickets, Online Reservations & Hours
NOTICE Tickets must now be purchased online! Read more below and on this webpage. Planning to visit in February 2023? We are working on a ticketing…
Ajax
Ajax the Bald Eagle arrived at Grandfather Mountain on Aug. 26, 2015. He came to us from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in…
