Got a minute? During the temporary closure, Grandfather Mountain will provide a series of "Nature Minutes," in which park staff will showcase some of the mountain's many wonders. | Grandfather Mountain
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Got a minute? During the temporary closure, Grandfather Mountain will provide a series of "Nature Minutes," in which park staff will showcase some of the mountain's many wonders. | Grandfather Mountain
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Grandfather Mountain’s wonders never cease — even at home! Now, from the comfort of your living room, you can shop from a specially curated selection of Grandfather Mountain souvenirs, T-shirts, games and more. Oh, and don’t forget the fudge! For more information, visit www.grandfather.com/store. | Grandfather Mountain
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Grandfather Mountain’s wonders never cease — even at home! Now, from the comfort of your living room, you can shop from a specially curated selection of Grandfather Mountain souvenirs, T-shirts, games and more. Oh, and don’t forget the fudge! For more information, visit www.grandfather.com/store. | Grandfather Mountain
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Join Grandfather Mountain's Interpretive Park Guides each day at 1 and 3 p.m. by the Mile High Swinging Bridge for Peaks and Profiles, a high altitude educational program that sheds light on the mountain's natural history, rare and endangered species, and the natural areas that neighbor Appalachia's most rugged peaks. Take a peek at Peaks and Profiles ahead of your next trip to Grandfather Mountain! | Grandfather Mountain
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Join Grandfather Mountain's Interpretive Park Guides each day at 1 and 3 p.m. by the Mile High Swinging Bridge for Peaks and Profiles, a high altitude educational program that sheds light on the mountain's natural history, rare and endangered species, and the natural areas that neighbor Appalachia's most rugged peaks. Take a peek at Peaks and Profiles ahead of your next trip to Grandfather Mountain! | Grandfather Mountain
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Explore the scenic wonders, wildlife habitats, famous swinging bridge and unbeatable views at Grandfather Mountain. | PBS North Carolina
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Explore the scenic wonders, wildlife habitats, famous swinging bridge and unbeatable views at Grandfather Mountain. | PBS North Carolina
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Fall begins at Grandfather Mountain! Now through October 10, weather permitting, staff naturalists and educators lead daily Fall Color Rambles, or short, guided strolls around the park that showcase some of the mountain's most colorful locations. Fall Color Rambles, included in admission, begin each day at 2 p.m. and last 20 to 30 minutes. Rambles may be extended throughout the month depending on the amount of fall color in the park. An All-Day Fall Color Ramble with naturalist talks and interpr
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Fall begins at Grandfather Mountain! Now through October 10, weather permitting, staff naturalists and educators lead daily Fall Color Rambles, or short, guided strolls around the park that showcase some of the mountain's most colorful locations. Fall Color Rambles, included in admission, begin each day at 2 p.m. and last 20 to 30 minutes. Rambles may be extended throughout the month depending on the amount of fall color in the park. An All-Day Fall Color Ramble with naturalist talks and interpr
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April Fool's Day returned to Grandfather Mountain for 2021 with a perennial prank — snow in the springtime! Temperatures dipped into the low teens, with wind-chills well below zero, while winds themselves gusted up to 68 mph (as of this posting). Video by Frank Ruggiero | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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April Fool's Day returned to Grandfather Mountain for 2021 with a perennial prank — snow in the springtime! Temperatures dipped into the low teens, with wind-chills well below zero, while winds themselves gusted up to 68 mph (as of this posting). Video by Frank Ruggiero | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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🏔️ The story of Grandfather Mountain is as remarkable as the mountain itself. Did you know this 5,946-foot landmark was inherited by a North Carolinian named Hugh Morton? Morton, a photographer and conservationist, turned the mountain into a nationally-known destination and his family sold it to the state after his passing in 2006. Here's the latest Billy Ball Explains NC. If you like this, make sure you give this a thumb's up and share! 🎥 Billy Ball/Shaun Sindelman for @cardinalandpine | Card
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Happy New Year's Eve from your friends at Grandfather Mountain! Earlier last week, the cougars woke up to a winter wonderland. Surprise the animal lover in your life with a gift that supports conservation. When you adopt an animal, you help improve the lives of the animals in our care— from providing habitat upgrades, to enriching activities, toys and treats to make the animals’ day a little more special. Adopt now: https://grandfather.com/support/give/adopt-an-animal/ | Grandfather Mountain
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Grandfather Mountain volunteer coordinator Lesley Platek and her son, Travis, got more than the bear necessities from the grocery store, when, on the way home, they encountered a mama bear and her four yearlings in downtown Banner Elk, N.C. Video by Travis Platek | Grandfather Mountain
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Happy National Trails Day! Grandfather Mountain offers access to multiple trails ranging in difficulty from easy to strenuous! Which trails are you adding to your summer bucket list? Read more about our trails at grandfather.com/hiking! 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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Sunshine has returned and the fall views at Grandfather Mountain are spectacular! | Grandfather Mountain
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Video taken off of US 221 on Grandfather Mountain At 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, the official weather reporting station at Grandfather’s Top Shop, located near the Mile High Swinging Bridge, had measured 5.38 inches of rain over the last 24 hours and 5.83 inches over the last 48 hours. About halfway down the mountain, at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, 7.24 inches of rain were collected over the last 24 hours and 7.73 inches over the last 48 hours. Precipitation is also measured at th
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Grandfather Mountain is home to amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty. From the Mile-High Swinging Bridge to wildlife habitats, spectacular blooms and hands-on exhibits, visitors can find plenty to explore. What’s your “can’t-miss” experience at Grandfather? In partnership with Our State Magazine | Grandfather Mountain
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Grandfather Mountain saw more winter weather overnight! Due to snow and icy conditions, we are open only halfway, meaning the upper portion of the park, including the Mile High Swinging Bridge, cannot be accessed until conditions improve. The Wildlife Habitats and Wilson Center remain open. Opening status will be evaluated every 30 minutes. During this time, admission is discounted for adults and seniors, although tickets must be purchased in-person. For ticket availability and updates, please c
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Country roads, take me home... to a place with lots of snow. Here, Grandfather Mountain staff traverse the park's snow-covered main road. Maintenance crews continue to work on snow removal from roads and pathways to reopen the mountain as soon as safely possible. For reopening information and more, visit www.grandfather.com. Video by Landis Taylor | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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SkyView8 video gives you a look at the fall foliage at Grandfather Mountain. The leaves are expected to reach peak color this weekend! 🍁 | FOX8
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Why fall at Grandfather Mountain is a must-see
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Yesterday, there was a special guest on the mountain: Gov. Josh Stein! The governor spoke to the media to encourage visitors to rediscover the unforgettable in the mountains of North Carolina. Naturally, while Stein was here at Grandfather Mountain, he couldn’t resist walking across the Mile High Swinging Bridge. We are thrilled to welcome guests this season and provide them a space to rediscover the unforgettable! Check out our summer offerings at grandfather.com/summer. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather
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Take a hike: Grandfather Mountain welcomes visitors after Helene
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69th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to North Carolina
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This time of year at Grandfather is perfect for a peaceful, serene visit — where you can experience mile-high views without the crowds. Visit grandfather.com/winter-visits to learn more about this special season. These clips were shared by guests this month during their visits! 🎥: Tagged accounts | Grandfather Mountain
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We are FALL aboard for foliage at Grandfather! Here's a recap of color on the mountain this week. With this being one of the largest weeks for fall color, it is crucial to book your tickets for Grandfather Mountain nature park in advance online at grandfather.com/tickets. Be prepared for traffic as you travel throughout the area. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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It's been a beauti-fall week at Grandfather, with more to come. Color progression really picked up in the last few days and we expect the views on and from the mountain to be nice the next couple of weeks. The mountain has extended hours on weekends for the rest of October so you can maximize your leaf-looking time. Here's a look at color on the mountain this week. See our October hours at grandfather.com/hours! 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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We hope our passion for conservation rubs off on you when you visit Grandfather Mountain! In addition to walking across the Mile Swinging Bridge, visiting our animal habitats and venturing out on our trails, guests can also learn about the different species that call Grandfather Mountain home, such as our resident black bears, who love it when keepers provide them an aromatic enrichment to enjoy! Don't miss out on the fun! Book your reservation by visiting grandfather.com. Video by Luke Barber |
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What's better than playing in the snow? Otters playing in the snow! Grandfather Mountain's resident river otters love a good snow day, as Oscar and Luna are happy to demonstrate. Video by Carol Burns | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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You may have heard that our area experienced some excitement early this morning via an apparent meteor! A couple of our park cameras captured the landscape totally lighting up just before 1:15 a.m., and we thought it would be fun to share our view of the phenomenon. In this video, the first two clips are from the Grandfather Mountain Entrance Gatehouse (looking south or south/southwest). The last viewpoint is from the back of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery (looking west). 🎥: GMSF | Gran
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Grandfather Mountain's resident black bears are literally all of us right now. 🐻(Okay, maybe we're not shedding winter coats, but we ARE itching for some summer fun!) Where are you paws-itively pumped to explore in NC this summer? See what we did there? 😉 📹: Courtesy of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | www.grandfather.com | Visit North Carolina
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Looking for a Valentine's Day gift for your significant OTTER? Through our Adopt-an-Animal program, you can support our resident animals and provide mementos for your loved one! Adopting an animal allows you to support the resident animals at Grandfather and provides special mementos for your loved one to treasure. There are six levels of donation to choose from, a few of which include a plush of your adopted animal! To ensure your package arrives by Valentine's Day, order by Friday, Feb. 6 at g
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Western North Carolina and the N.C. High Country are back and blooming! Come on up and pay us a visit this summer! You can book your trip today at grandfather.com/tickets. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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