by Grandfather Mtn | Jul 19, 2018 | News Release, Press Releases
When visiting Grandfather Mountain and crossing the world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, many guests feel as though they’re soaring above the clouds. For more than a decade, though, in the 1970s and ’80s, that was, in fact, a...
by Grandfather Mtn | Jul 18, 2018 | homepage, News Release, Press Releases
Registration is now under way for the 2018 Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic, taking place Aug. 18 and 19! To sign up, click the...
by Grandfather Mtn | Jul 12, 2018 | News Release, Press Releases
The mountains and the sea are closer than you may think. Julia Roberson, vice president of communications for the Ocean Conservancy, will discuss their relationship and much more at a special after-hours event at...
by Grandfather Mtn | Jul 10, 2018 | homepage, News Release, Press Releases
This summer, Grandfather Mountain was inducted into the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame, having received five consecutive Certificate of Excellence awards since 2014, including 2018. In total, since 2012, Grandfather Mountain has received seven consecutive Certificates...
by Grandfather Mtn | Jul 4, 2018 | homepage, News Release, Press Releases
Scotland returns to Grandfather Mountain July 12-15 for the 63rd annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games. Boasting bagpipes, Scottish athletics, Highland melodies, Celtic cuisine, crafts aplenty and tons of tartans, the Games hearken back to the rich cultural traditions of Scotland in a setting not so different from the mountains and glens some 3,600...
by Grandfather Mtn | Jun 14, 2018 | homepage, News Release, Press Releases
With the help of a grant from the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, the Woods Walk nature trail now features brand-new interpretive signage, informing hikers of the forest’s many wonders and inviting them to engage with the natural world...
