Donor Spotlights

Inspiring leadership and conservation

Inspiring leadership and conservation

When planning the TRAIL (Teaching Responsibility and Inspiring Leadership) Blazers program for local middle school children, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation (GMSF) staff immediately thought about John and Faye Cooper and their company, Mast General Store,...
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Connecting with Curiosity

Connecting with Curiosity

“It’s our job to foster a child’s curiosity of nature and science, and help them to understand the world around them.” – Stewart Gray Stewart and Martha Gray have taken their two grandchildren across North Carolina exploring science museums. For them, an...
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Blue Bear Painting: A Closer Look

Blue Bear Painting: A Closer Look

What is the story and inspiration behind the vibrant new bear portrait hung prominently in the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery? The project had been in the works since 2019, when artist Kent Paulette first proposed the idea of creating and then donating an original...
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A Special Connection With Carolina

A Special Connection With Carolina

In autumn of 2019, a special animal adoption took place at Grandfather Mountain in memory of Ralph Wheeles. His wife, Carolyn, and their son, Wayne, adopted Carolina, one of Grandfather Mountain’s resident habitat black bears, because of their deep emotional...
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Monty and Brenda Combs: Longtime Champions and Friends

Monty and Brenda Combs: Longtime Champions and Friends

It’s been more than 50 years since Monty and Brenda Combs first visited Grandfather Mountain. Over the decades, their gifts of time, talent and treasure have inspired all who meet them. Enduring friendships, indelible photographs and a passion for conservation are...
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Grandfather Mountain | Home to the Swinging Bridge, Animal Habitats and Nature Museum

GPS: 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Mailing: PO Box 129, Linville, NC 28646
1-800-468-7325

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