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 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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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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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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Oh, deer! If you’ve visited the mountain recently, you may have noticed a mama deer and her fawn enjoying the views by the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Check out these clips for advice on what to do if you encounter them — or another deer in nature! If you’re on the mountain, don’t be surprised if you see staff nearby the deer. We have a daily rotation of employees to ensure that people and their pets maintain a safe distance. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=IP2vynpGdIE to see the full video. 📸: GMSF |
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Oh, deer! If you’ve visited the mountain recently, you may have noticed a mama deer and her fawn enjoying the views by the Mile High Swinging Bridge. Check out these clips for advice on what to do if you encounter them — or another deer in nature! If you’re on the mountain, don’t be surprised if you see staff nearby the deer. We have a daily rotation of employees to ensure that people and their pets maintain a safe distance. Visit youtube.com/watch?v=IP2vynpGdIE to see the full video. 📸: GMSF |
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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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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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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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Grandfather Mountain Ladder Hike, Grandfather Trail to Attic Window Peak.
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Hiking Grandfather Mountain's Best Loop // Tanawha, Scout, Grandfather (Ladders) & Blackrock Trails
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Video taken along the switchbacks, heading toward the Top Shop and Swinging Bridge. 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. Pr
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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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From beautiful blooms to opportunities to see native wildlife up close, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation preserves this iconic mountain’s remarkable habitat so that visitors can experience the special site for generations to come. | Our State Magazine
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Why fall at Grandfather Mountain is a must-see
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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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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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As seen in this video from a guest, rain and fog can create a gorgeous atmosphere of misty mystery at Grandfather. On the mountain, the weather changes fast — it is common for a foggy morning to fade by the afternoon! From exploring the Wilson Center to shopping to bird-watching and more, there's plenty to do no matter the weather. Check out more offerings at grandfather.com/foggy. 🎥: @blonde.in.sneakers | Instagram | 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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Explore the scenic wonders, wildlife habitats, famous swinging bridge and unbeatable views at Grandfather Mountain. | PBS North Carolina
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Autumn is on the horizon — visit us and "fall" into one of our daily programs! From Keeper Talks to Random Acts of Science, we have something for everyone — and all daily programs are included in admission. Check out the lineup at grandfather.com/daily-programs. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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Snow much for spring! On April 21, a snap of cold weather brought snow showers back to Grandfather Mountain. Although many folks are ready for spring weather, resident black bears Kodiak and Yonnie didn't seem to mind. As they can attest, when it comes to "spring" in the Western North Carolina High Country, just grin and bear it. Video by Chloe Brady | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation | Grandfather Mountain
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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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We’ve had a strong start to 2026 — just check out these shots from guests this month! You can experience this for yourself by booking your winter visit at grandfather.com/tickets. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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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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It is a snowy and icy day on Grandfather Mountain! We are closed for the day, reopening on Tuesday, Jan. 16, weather permitting. Guests are encouraged to call 828-733-4337 or check grandfather.com before visiting the park tomorrow to learn about the day’s conditions and opening status. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🎥: GMSF | Grandfather Mountain
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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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Scaling new heights on the Grandfather Mountain Trail 🗻⛰ This iconic trail in North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain State Park served up some of the most breathtaking views I’ve ever witnessed. The 2.5 mile hike to Macrae’s Peak (5845 feet) from the upper parking lot was challenging. Yet every grueling step was worth it for vistas like these. From rocky outcroppings offering sweeping panoramas of the Blue Ridge Mountains stretched out before you, to lush spruce fir forests dispersed with wildfl
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⛰️ @grandfathermtn is one of North Carolina’s greatest treasures — but you’ve probably never experienced it like this! We started with an after-hours hike to the iconic Mile High Swinging Bridge to catch the sunset. While fog rolled in instead of fiery skies, having the top of the mountain all to ourselves was pure magic. As night fell, we hiked back down in near total darkness- tuning our senses to the sounds and movements of the mountain’s nighttime residents. 🌙🐾 These twilight hikes run May
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