• Hawk Watch

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

    All throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.

  • Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight

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

    Embrace 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 to meet the park's nighttime residents. The evening begins around the glow of a bonfire at the Woods Walk Picnic Area as night falls. Guests […]

  • Sunset at the Swinging Bridge

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

    Back 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 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. […]