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Samantha Brown

Grandfather Presents: Samantha Brown

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Samantha Brown is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television personality and travel expert. A speaker in our Grandfather Presents series, Samantha started her TV career at the Travel Channel where for over 15 years she created many iconic travel series, including "Great Hotels," "Passport to Europe," "Great Weekends" and "Samantha Brown's Asia." Over the last 20 […]

$20.00 – $60.00
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! Email judi@grandfather.com to be placed on the waiting list. Mention the event name and date in your email. Please also provide your name, email address, phone number and the number of spots you are interested in. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The waiting list for this event is also full. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Mattie Decker

Adult Field Course: Nature and Forest Therapy

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing two to 2.5 hour stroll through the forest at our stunning Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature […]

$34.00 – $40.00
Leave no Trace Grandfather Mtn Workshop

Educator Workshop: Leave No Trace Trainer

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. The mission of Leave No Trace is to use the power of science, education, and stewardship to ensure a sustainable future for the outdoors and the planet. Participants of this two-day Leave No Trace Trainer Course learn the essential skills, ethics, […]

$51.00 – $60.00
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The waiting list for this event is also full. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. In-park transportation […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Miranda Peterson Harton

Adult Field Course: Movement and Mindfulness in the Mountains for More Health, Healing and Happiness

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

Most of us struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. I used to struggle with all three at the same time! In this course, I’ll share tools, tips and techniques that I used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Though designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills […]

$51.00 – $60.00

A river otter at Grandfather Mountain eating fresh fish as an enrichment treat.

Animal Enrichment Day

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

On Animal Enrichment Day, guests will see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. Visitors can enjoy watching demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented games and crafts. Included with admission.

Educator Workshop Grandfather

Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. The focus of this 10-hour Methods of Teaching Environmental Education workshop is to prepare participants from a variety of educational backgrounds and experiences in both the formal and non-formal sectors to use exemplary environmental education teaching methods. Participants will learn about […]

Free
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The waiting list for this event is also full. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 7:30 PM. In-park transportation […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Jason Lonon

Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from what was at hand, and what was at hand was wood. We will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forests around them, and well as the tools they used to […]

$51.00 – $60.00
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The waiting list for this event is also full. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 7:30 PM. In-park transportation […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Elk Workshop

Educator Workshop: Wild About Elk

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. This workshop will teach participants about the life history and management of elk, as well as how to incorporate activities about elk into the N.C. Curriculum.

Free
Grandfather Mountain at night

Grandfather By Night

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

SOLD OUT! The waiting list for this event is also full. Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a beautiful sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 7:30 PM. In-park transportation […]

$42.00 – $50.00
Beetles Workshop

Educator Workshop: BEETLES

Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States

NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. BEETLES (Better Environmental Education, Teaching, Learning and Expertise Sharing) provides learning resources devoted to improving the quality of outdoor science education for field instructors, leaders and classroom teachers.

Free

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

Owned & operated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation.
Go here for Grandfather Mountain State Park information.
Member of Southern Highlands Attractions