Grandfather Mountain reopened Wednesday nearly four weeks after it was shut due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27, Helene dumped heavy rain across western ...

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 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 ...

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

As temperatures soar across the Carolinas, Grandfather Mountain offers a cool respite with temperatures at a comfortable 72 degrees. Charlotte leaders aim to cool down hottest neighborhoods with new ...

LINVILLE, N.C. – 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 ...

Nature Photography Weekend will return to the mountain June 5-7 with online registration set to begin on April 9. Activities ...

Ajax, the beloved Grandfather Mountain bald eagle, died Wednesday due to complications from an infection, officials with the N.C. nature park in Linville said. He was 11. “We will miss his strength ...

Nearly a month after Hurricane Helene swept through western North Carolina, one of the state’s most popular attractions is set to reopen. After temporarily closing on Sept. 26, Grandfather Mountain ...