• 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 […]

  • Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin

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

    For 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, Food Network, Disney Channel and Discovery Networks. Jeff is currently the creator, executive producer and presenter of the groundbreaking television series Wildlife Nation, which debuted […]

  • Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain

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

    Join 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 opportunity to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. […]

  • Grandfather Presents: T. Edward Nickens

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

    For 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. He is editor-at-large and columnist for Field & Stream, contributing editor for Garden & Gun and Ducks Unlimited magazines, and editor-in-chief of Tail, the saltwater flyfishing magazine. His work has appeared in Smithsonian, National Geographic Adventure, Men’s Journal and many […]

  • Adult Field Course: Exploring Grandfather Mountain’s Geologic Window

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

    This 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 Anthony Love from Appalachian State University as we learn about the geologic history captured within the rocks of Grandfather Mountain. Participants will be introduced to […]

  • 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 […]

  • Adult Field Course: Landscape Potential: Approaches to Ecological Landscape Design

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

    Consider 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 architect, Preston Montague, for a design workshop that will help you make informed decisions about issues facing you in the landscape. Preston will present principles […]

  • Daily Programs

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

    Attend 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 our current list of programs.

  • Educator Workshop: Growing Up WILD

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

    NOTE: 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 nature and invites them to explore wildlife and their habitats, with an emphasis on promoting aquatic resource appreciation and stewardship. Through a wide range of […]

  • Educator Workshop – WILD About Bears

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

    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 learning about the life history and current research on black bears, as well as activities that can be incorporated into your programs. This special topic […]

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  • Solar Eclipse

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

    A total solar eclipse, one of nature’s most spectacular sights, is coming to North America on April 8. Weather permitting; a partial eclipse will be visible at Grandfather Mountain. According to sources, approximately 87% of the sun will be obscured in this region. The best viewing time will be between 2-4 p.m. All Daily Programs […]