• SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course

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

    This workshop will take place at Grandfather Mountain and be hosted by Nantahala Outdoor Center’s SOLO Southeast Wilderness Medicine and Survival School. Instruction both days is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is currently up and running and is being hosted online by SOLO Southeast. Register here. (Look for the Grandfather Mountain event taking […]

  • Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders

    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 is open to individuals studying for the NC Environmental Education Certification or those needing CE Credits to maintain their certification and will focus on salamanders in North Carolina. Hosted by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation’s own Education and Interpretation staff, […]

  • Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene

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

    Join us for a compelling panel discussion that explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event will open with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on our region. From there, a panel discussion with Panovich, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and […]

  • Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton

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

    Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” Described by BookPage as “entertaining, informative, and inspirational,” "Leave Only Footprints" is an account of the year Knighton spent wandering through America’s “best idea,” exploring the threads that tie […]

  • Beary Scary Halloween

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

    Visit Grandfather Mountain for an afternoon of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat through the animal habitats area and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Plus, children in costume are admitted at half-price. Included with admission.

  • Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge

    Back by popular demand, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunrise experience in 2026. This special event, titled “Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge,” will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park outside of regular operating hours and to hopefully experience a […]

  • Sounds of Nature – Kids’ Music Day

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

    Join us for a fun-filled, nature-themed afternoon of music, where families and kids can groove to the sounds in nature! This interactive concert held in the Williams Outdoor Learning Space celebrates the beauty of the natural world, featuring lively performances, eco-themed songs and hands-on activities that teach kids about conservation. Included with park admission. This […]

  • Adult Field Course: Service-Learning Course: Managing Non-native Species

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

    Join us to learn about non-native invasive species that can threaten our native flora and fauna and see different management strategies in action. After exploring the techniques Grandfather Mountain Natural Resources staff use to promote native species in the park, we’ll head into the woods for hands-on experience removing invasive plants. Participants will learn non-native […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

    Rhododendron Ramble

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

    Rhododendron Ramble

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike

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

    This event is SOLD OUT. To be placed on the waiting list, please email judi@grandfather.com with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you are interested in reserving. Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]

  • Rhododendron Ramble

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

    Take a daily, short, guided stroll that highlights Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and blooms. Included with admission. See the blooms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks take approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages - wheelchair and stroller accessible. […]