News Release - Grandfather Mountain

“Dollar Days” Set to Begin April 1 at Grandfather Mountain

Mar 11, 2026

2026 Dollar DaysGrandfather Mountain extends a special “Dollar Days” rate of $5 per person (plus tax and fees) during the month of April to those who live or work in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Mitchell, Watauga, Yancey or Wilkes counties, along with...

A Look Back

Feb 17, 2026

Your support in 2025 made a difference on Grandfather Mountain. Thank you! 2025 allowed us to grow further into our mission through the construction of Yonni’s Clubhouse, the expansion of educational programs offered in Avery County and on the mountain and...

Winter Work Behind Welcoming Guests

Jan 8, 2026

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 North Carolina Piedmont, access to some of the South’s most challenging hikes, vast...

Job & Volunteer Fair: Jan 20, 2026

Jan 7, 2026

Grandfather Mountain to hold job and volunteer fair Tuesday, Jan. 20 LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain is inviting folks to take their careers to new heights – literally. The Linville, N.C.-based nonprofit nature park and preserve, owned and operated by the...

2025 Hawk Watch Report

Oct 16, 2025

Results are in from Grandfather Mountain’s annual Hawk Watch for 2025. Staff and volunteers at Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, came together during the month of September for a vast...

Grandfather Mountain says goodbye to Nova the river otter

Oct 9, 2025

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, bid farewell to one of its beloved river otters, Nova, on Oct. 1, following complications from a suspected blood clot during a dental procedure. She was 12...

Grandfather Mountain hosts international “summit”

Oct 2, 2025

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, played host to the “Grandfather Summit” on Sept. 23, in partnership with the British Consulate General Atlanta and NC Forever. The day-long event included a...

Grandfather Mountain and Cranberry Middle School launch TRAIL Blazers program

Apr 10, 2025

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has partnered with Cranberry Middle School to create the TRAIL (Teaching Responsibility And Inspiring Leadership) Blazers program. At the school’s request, the...

Grandfather Mountain joins the Chronolog citizen science project

Mar 14, 2025

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has set up public photo stations in four locations, with one more on the way, and is inviting guests to participate in Chronolog, a citizen science project,...

2024 Weather in Review

Feb 27, 2025

Grandfather Mountain is a rugged place known for its wild and fast-changing weather. While no records were set or broken in 2024, the year saw Tropical Storm Helene strike the area in late September, bringing with it high winds, significant rainfall and flooding....