• Grandfather Presents: Margaret Lowman, Ph.D., aka CanopyMeg

    One of the world’s first arbornauts, CanopyMeg devoted over four decades to exploring forest canopies. Her research and exploration have taken her to more than 45 countries, on all seven continents, where she not only tirelessly saves forests but also mentors girls. Lowman has published over 200 research publications. Her work has appeared in National […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Fall Color Ramble

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

    Guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Should it happen […]

  • Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies

    This event is SOLD OUT.  October is one of the best times of year to be stargazing at Grandfather Mountain. The air is cool and clear, and the summer constellations are still very prominent, with some early winter sights making their appearance later in the evening. This course also takes place during the time of […]

  • Holiday Tree Arrival

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

    In addition to seeing Grandfather’s mascot, Millie the Bear, escort this year’s holiday tree through the Entrance Gate and up the park road to the Wilson Center, visitors can also take part in snowflake-themed crafts while enjoying hot chocolate and candy canes. The hour-long event begins at 11 a.m. and is included with park admission. […]

  • Sunset at the Swinging Bridge

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

    To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Mile High Swinging Bridge in 2027, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunset experience. This special event, titled “Sunset at the Swinging Bridge,” will provide guests with the rare opportunity to be in the park outside of regular […]

  • Youth Climate Summit 2027

    Calling all middle and high school students! Showcase a project that you are doing at your school that helps mitigate climate change - benefiting their school, community or the environment! All attendees must register in advance. Register here by Feb. 6, 2027 at 8 p.m. The Summit will have cap of 50 students and is […]

  • Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge

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

    To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Mile High Swinging Bridge in 2027, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunrise experience. 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 […]