News - Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain is hiring for 2022 and beyond

Feb 16, 2022

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 departments for the 2022 season and beyond, offering mountains of opportunities for job- and...

Grandfather Mountain hosts free environmental educator workshops

Feb 11, 2022

Grandfather Mountain invites educators to take advantage of its classroom in the clouds. In 2022, the nonprofit nature park in Linville, N.C., will again offer a series of environmental educator certification programs. These courses are designed specifically for...

Grandfather Mountain features a flurry of winter activities

Jan 18, 2022

The temperature is dropping, and friends are calling, looking for something to do. Fortunately, Grandfather Mountain offers plenty of activities and adventure in the wintertime to keep friends and family engaged. Winter is known as Grandfather’s “quieter” time of...

Grandfather Mountain announces 2022 schedule of events

Jan 17, 2022

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 guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain, the nonprofit nature park and its...

Grandfather Mountain animal habitats prepare for winter

Dec 23, 2021

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 holiday enrichment, courtesy of Avery Farms in nearby Plumtree. Each year, Avery Farms donates leftover Fraser...

Grandfather Mountain’s Eco Watch complements fifth-grade science curriculum

Dec 14, 2021

With a stronger emphasis on science curriculum, fifth grade can be a challenging and rewarding time for students in North Carolina. Fortunately, fifth-grade students at Banner Elk Elementary School, in Banner Elk, North Carolina, have the benefit of the Grandfather...

’Tis the Season at Grandfather Mountain: Holidays bring discounts, shopping and more

Nov 29, 2021

With winter on the way, Grandfather Mountain is decking its halls and hills for the holidays. Guests are invited to celebrate the season from a mile high, where they’ll encounter idyllic winter scenery, invigorating outdoor adventure and more at the Linville, N.C.,...

Grandfather Mountain’s Wilson Center for Nature Discovery nears completion

Nov 22, 2021

Grandfather Mountain’s forthcoming Wilson Center for Nature Discovery is officially under roof and is expected to open in spring 2022. Photo by Frank Ruggiero | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation Grandfather Mountain is widely known for its lofty heights,...

Grandfather Mountain raising funds for first-responder equipment on #GivingTuesday

Nov 19, 2021

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday dominating the retail holiday forefront, Grandfather Mountain is encouraging folks to make a slight altitude adjustment. On Tuesday, Nov. 30, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation will celebrate #GivingTuesday, a global,...

Mountains of foliage: What does Grandfather Mountain do with its fallen leaves?

Nov 9, 2021

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 cascade down the mountain. Many of these visitors take vacation to behold the seasonal spectacle, but for members of...