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Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph native wildlife in natural habitats and hike some of the South's finest alpine trails. Located in northwest NC.

Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic returns Aug. 17-18

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LINVILLE, NC (July 11, 2019) -- This August, amateur and professional photographers can visit Grandfather Mountain’s classroom in the clouds to hear presentations from top photojournalists and improve their skills. The annual Grandfather…

Grandfather Mountain weather station sees wettest June on record

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LINVILLE, NC (July 4, 2019) -- At Grandfather Mountain, when it rains, it pours — and sets records. This past June, the mountain recorded 15.94 inches of rain at its National Weather Service reporting station, located near the Mile High…

Grandfather Mountain grants field trip scholarships to NC schools

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LINVILLE, NC (June 27, 2019) -- Grandfather Mountain gives students the chance to take their love of nature to new heights — literally. This fall, the Grandfather Mountain Field Trip Scholarship Fund, in honor of the late Nathan Pribble,…

Grandfather Mountain offers after-hours programs, educator workshops

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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (May 24, 2019) -- Wonders never cease at Grandfather Mountain—even after business hours. The Linville, N.C.-based nonprofit nature park is bringing back its Grandfather Presents evening lecture series for 2019.…

Grandfather Mountain welcomes new development director

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LINVILLE, NC (May 10, 2019) -- The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation has named Courtney Lane its new director of development. Lane, whose duties include managing the engagement of donors and supporters of Grandfather Mountain,…

Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend registration opens April 15

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LINVILLE, NC (March 25, 2019) -- Call it a picture perfect weekend. Grandfather Mountain’s annual Nature Photography Weekend returns May 31 to June 2. This three-day workshop features presentations from renowned photographers,…

Grandfather Mountain hosts free environmental educator workshops

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LINVILLE, NC (March 14, 2019) -- Grandfather Mountain invites educators to take advantage of its classroom in the clouds - for free. In 2019, the nonprofit nature park in Linville, N.C., will again offer a series of free environmental…

Grandfather Mountain presents Adult Field Courses

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LINVILLE, NC (March 8, 2019) -- At Grandfather Mountain, education is literally a top priority. After all, when your classroom is a mile high, the sky is the limit. Even for grown-ups. The Linville, N.C.-based nature park is bringing its…

Grandfather Mountain breaks wind speed record…again

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LINVILLE, NC (February 25, 2019) -- At Grandfather Mountain, records aren’t broken; they’re blown away. At around midnight Feb. 25, the nonprofit nature park’s weather recording station at the Mile-High Swinging Bridge registered a…

New Grandfather Mountain admission pricing April 1

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LINVILLE, NC (February 20, 2019) -- Starting April 1, guests of Grandfather Mountain will notice a slight increase in the cost of adult admission. Admission for adults (ages 13-59) will increase from $20 to $22, while pricing for children…

Grandfather Mountain sets new wind speed record

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LINVILLE, NC (February 13, 2019) -- On Grandfather Mountain, breaking records is a breeze. Around 4 a.m. on Feb. 13, the nonprofit nature park’s weather recording station at the Mile-High Swinging Bridge registered a three-second gust of…

Grandfather Mountain announces 2019 schedule of events

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LINVILLE, NC (January 23, 2019) -- With 2019 underway, Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders…

Grandfather Mountain experiences one of wettest years on record

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LINVILLE, NC (January 10, 2019) -- 2018 made a splash on Grandfather Mountain. As per the recording site at Grandfather’s Nature Museum, where the park’s naturalists gather daily records, some 123.62 inches of precipitation fell on the…

’Tis the Season at Grandfather Mountain

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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC (November 29, 2018) -- With winter on the way, Grandfather Mountain is decking its halls — and hills — for the holidays. Holidays bring Dollar Days, discounts, shopping and more... Visitors are invited to…

Grandfather Mountain hosts Beary Scary Halloween October 27th

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LINVILLE, NC (October 18, 2018) -- At Grandfather Mountain, Halloween isn’t scary. It’s Beary Scary. The Linville, N.C., nature park has mountains of tricks and treats in store for its annual Halloween festival, Beary Scary Halloween,…

Grandfather Mountain aids in hurricane relief

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LINVILLE, NC (September 28, 2018) -- The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation isn’t about moving mountains; just people. This week, however, the nonprofit organization that owns and operates the Grandfather Mountain nature park…
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