Educator Workshop – WILD About Bears
NOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. WILD About Bears will focus on black bears in North Carolina. The workshop will be spent […]
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Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United States
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Field Course: Forest Insects Are for the Birds: The Caterpillars Count! Monitoring Program
Join Dr. Allen Hurlbert from UNC-Chapel Hill as we learn about the important role that insects play in forest ecosystems, as herbivores and as a critical food source for migratory […]
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Grandfather Presents: Jeremy Wade
This event is SOLD OUT, and the waiting lists for "VIP Reception" and "Presentation" tickets are both full. As a child in England, Jeremy Wade was obsessed with fishing. However, […]
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Educator Workshop: Growing Up WILD
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesNOTE: This Educator Workshop is intended specifically for educators — not the general public. Growing Up WILD is an early childhood program that builds on children's sense of wonder about […]
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Grandfather Presents: Richard Louv
Richard Louv is a journalist and author of 10 books, including “Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives – and Save Theirs,” “Last Child in the […]
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First in Flight – Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the First Hang Glider Flight at Grandfather Mountain
Two iconic North Carolina attractions and businesses celebrate the flight of John Harris, founder of Kitty Hawk Kites, with programming, a panel discussion and fun. All activities are open to […]
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Field Course: Southern Appalachian Sky Islands
Join Gary Kauffman as we learn about what makes Southern Appalachian Sky Islands so unique. These Pleistocene relics have retreated to the highest elevations of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and […]
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Grandfather Presents: Dale Hall
H. Dale Hall has over 40 years of professional experience in fish and wildlife resource management in both the federal and private sectors. He served over 30 years in the […]
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Field Course: Sunrise at Grandfather Mountain: Landscape Photography Course
Landscape photography reflects the natural world, but may include wildlife, objects or people. Participants will learn basic camera and observational skills to create stunning photographic images. Though designed for beginners, […]
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Daily Programs
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesAttend one of our Daily Programs in April-October presented by our animal habitat curators and park educators. These fascinating interpretive programs throughout the park are included in your admission ticket. See […]
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Adult Field Course: Landscape Potential: Approaches to Ecological Landscape Design
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesConsider the performance of your home landscape. Would you describe it as a fit, functional work of art that reflects your lifestyle and encourages outdoor activity? If not, join landscape […]
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Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Adult Field Course: Exploring Grandfather Mountain’s Geologic Window
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. At this time, the waiting list is full, but we encourage you to visit our event calendar and explore some of our other upcoming events. Join […]
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Grandfather Presents: T. Edward Nickens
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFor more than three decades, Our State “Ramblin’ Man” columnist T. Edward Nickens has reported on conservation, the outdoors and Southern culture for some of the world’s most respected publications. […]
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Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, you will have an […]
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Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesFor nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, […]
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SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesNOTE: 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 […]
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Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesConor 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 […]
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Beary Scary Halloween
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesVisit 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.
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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 […]
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Sounds of Nature – Kids’ Music Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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Adult Field Course: Service-Learning Course: Managing Non-native Species
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake 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 […]
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Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake 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 […]
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Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesTake 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 […]