LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain has welcomed a new resident to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who arrived at the nature park in July from Oklahoma. Leroy came to the not-for-profit park ...

Leroy the bald eagle arrived at Grandfather Mountain in July of 2025. He has permanent changes to Leroy’s left carpus, which does not allow the normal range of motion required for sustained flight.

The nonprofit foundation that cares for a North Carolina state park has expressed concerns over proposed changes designed to improve public safety and animals' quality of life at state zoos, parks, ...

Researchers have confirmed 10 species of fireflies, also called “illumining” insects, including synchronous fireflies, blue ghost fireflies and glowworms, according to Grandfather Mountain, the ...

LINVILLE — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who is beaming ...