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…
The Fall Color Ramble
From Oct. 1-11, guests can enjoy 20-minute guided walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. On Oct. 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., guests…
Fall Color Gallery
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Fall Color Sketchbook
Designed for enthusiasts with little to no artistic training, this foundation course focuses on creating accurate and beautiful botanical illustrations. Guided by artist and Carolina…
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…
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…
Grandfather’s Unique Ecology
Adult Field Courses
Grandfather Mountain’s Adult Field Course series offers participants the chance to explore the mountain like never before. Students examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem…
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…
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…
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…
Black Rock Lot
Autumn’s brilliance is starting to fall on Grandfather Mountain! Although color change has started a little slowly this year, fall foliage can already be spotted…
Daily Programs
Boulder Club
A Legacy Set In Stone; The Boulder Club More than a century ago, many of the boulders on Grandfather Mountain were given names, like Sphinx…
Split Rock
Fall color comes to Grandfather Mountain’s iconic Split Rock. Today, Oct. 13, the park will host its Fall Color Ramble, featuring guided hikes through fall foliage,…
Linville River
Fall color surrounds a footbridge over the Linville River, heading toward Linville Falls. According to Dr. Howie Neufeld, Western North Carolina’s esteemed “Fall Color Guy”…
Grandfather Mountain Weather Station
Grandfather Mountain Weather StationThe official National Weather Service Reporting Station located at the Swinging Bridge Visitor Center has been providing daily weather observations since August…
How Grandfather Was Formed
The Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee are the result of the action of plate tectonics. The crust of our planet…
Forest Keepers
A Growing Legacy; The Forest Keepers The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation presents an exclusive giving program, Grandfather Mountain Forest Keepers. Individuals or companies whose total…
Shuttle Service
Because sharp curves near the top of the mountain restrict commercial motor coaches and some school buses to the lower part of the mountain, Grandfather…
Easements & Restrictions
Easements & Restrictions to Development Beginning in 1990, the developer of Grandfather Mountain began conveying a series of conservation easements to The Nature Conservancy. The easements…
Mission
Millions of years old. And we’re just getting started. Grandfather Mountain has been an amazing place for hundreds of millions of years. And our most…
Animal Encounters
Glimpse a bear in its natural mountain habitat. No need to run the other way. Talk to Grandfather Mountain staff about the animals and observe…
Conservation & Protection
Of all the treasures in the Northwest North Carolina mountains, the most valuable is their magnificent ecological diversity; the great medley of plants, animals, climate…
Animal Habitats VIP Tours
See where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears that are not commonly on display, learn the ins and outs of what it…
Modern History
History of the Mountain Grandfather Mountain and its rocks reveal a long history of rock formation and mountain-building that dates back to 1.1 billion years…
Board of Directors/Leadership
Jon Barrett: Jon is President of Barrett Law P.C., where he specializes in sports law, representing the Big Ten Conference and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association,…
Sustainability at Grandfather
Flourishing for eons past. And with your help, far into the future.Just as there’s no one way to enjoy a mountain, there’s also no one…
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