Family Field Course: Grizzly Family Foraging
Embark on a wild adventure with The Grizzly Forager on the mountain in search of mysterious treasure made by wasps, which explorers of old gathered and made into ink – […]
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Animal Enrichment Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesOn 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.
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Educator Workshop: WILD About Bears
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 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, the name and date of this event and the number of tickets […]
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Sunrise at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesBack 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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Adult Field Course: Exploring Natural Communities of Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesJoin us for an in-depth exploration of the natural community types found on Grandfather Mountain. In this class, you'll learn to recognize distinct habitats by studying their characteristic flora, fauna […]
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Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest
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. The southern Appalachians […]
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Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
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 […]
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Junior Naturalist Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain’s Junior Ranger Program is now the Junior Naturalist Program — a new program for our new Conservation Campus! Activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12 to explore their environment and experience all that Grandfather has to offer.
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Adult Field Course: Appalachian Woodcraft
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThe 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 […]
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Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore 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 (weather permitting) […]
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Grandfather Presents: Buddy Huffaker and Stan Temple
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesBuddy Huffaker joined the Aldo Leopold Foundation in 1996 as a seasonal intern and has served as Executive Director since 1999. During his tenure, the foundation has grown into a […]
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Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Other dates for Grandfather by Night events can be found here. If you prefer to be put on the waitlist for this event, please email […]
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Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
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. Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest […]
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Educator Workshop: BEETLES
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesNOTE: 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.
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Hawk Watch
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesAll throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
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Grandfather Presents: Eleanor Spicer Rice
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEleanor Spicer Rice, Ph.D., is an entomologist, award-winning author, and nationally recognized science communicator whose work explores the surprising connections between people and the natural world. She earned her doctorate […]
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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 after hours with […]
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Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
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 (weather permitting) […]
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55th-Annual Girl Scout Day
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGirl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive discounted admission.
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Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore 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 (weather permitting) […]
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Adult Field Course: The Birds of Grandfather Mountain: The Wonders of Migration
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. Grandfather Mountain is an amazing diversity […]
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Hawk Watch Popup
Join us for a celebration of birds of prey, fall migration and the changing seasons during our Hawk Watch Popup event! Discover the fascinating world of raptors and learn more […]
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Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight, the park's after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance […]
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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 […]
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Sunset at the Swinging Bridge
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesBack by popular demand, Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is offering a sunset experiences in 2026. These special events, titled “Sunset at […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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Fall Color Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGuests 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 […]
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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 […]
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Holiday Tree Arrival
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesIn 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 […]