Grandfather Mountain is hosting a special experience for guests to celebrate the beginning of 2026 from a mile high. On ...

YES. MY FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR, YOU GUYS. WELL, MAYBE IT DOESN’T QUITE FEEL LIKE FALL YET, BUT IT’S AT LEAST BEGINNING TO LOOK LIKE IT. THIS IS A PHOTOGRAPH OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, WHERE THE ...

Grandfather Mountain in Linville, North Carolina, which closed after Hurricane Helene, will reopen Oct. 23. Shown here is Swinging Bridge. Leslie Restivo Courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship ...

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.

LINVILLE, N.C. — Just under 6,000 feet above sea level, Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And if you’ve ever been to this gorgeous state park, ...

Results are in from Grandfather Mountain’s annual Hawk Watch for 2025. Staff and volunteers at Grandfather Mountain, the ...

The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games is underway in the North Carolina mountains. Tens of thousands of people visit Avery County during the games each July. The economic impact on the area as the ...

Grandfather Mountain is temporarily closed, but the staff and animals are accounted for and doing well, according to the popular destination for tourists and locals. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 ...