2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC 28646
Be inspired by the views from the highest point in the Blue Ridge and escape to a nature sanctuary of global importance. Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph native wildlife in natural habitats and hike some of the South's finest alpine trails.
A restaurant, educational theater, and interactive nature museum are located inside the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Visitors will also find plenty of picturesque picnicking spots throughout the park.
Grandfather Mountain is located off of US 221, two miles north of Linville, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 305 (15 miles south of Blowing Rock). Grandfather Mountain is open all year, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, weather permitting in winter.
The park is open 7 days a week, weather permitting. Online reservations are highly recommended.
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Events
Jul 10
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
Jul 18
Educator Workshop: Methods of Teaching Environmental Education
Jul 18, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
Jul 19
Adult Field Course: Explore the Biodiversity of Grandfather Mountain
Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025
Jul 24
Grandfather Presents: T. Edward Nickens
Jul 24, 2025 - Jul 24, 2025
Jul 25
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy
Jul 25, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025
Jul 30
Animal Enrichment Day
Jul 30, 2025 - Jul 30, 2025
Aug 1
Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
Aug 01, 2025 - Sep 05, 2025
Aug 2
Educator Workshop: WILD About Elk
Aug 02, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
Aug 7
Grandfather Presents: Jeff Corwin
Aug 07, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025
Aug 9
Junior Naturalist Day
Aug 09, 2025 - Aug 09, 2025
Aug 15
Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Aug 15, 2025 - Sep 12, 2025
Aug 16
Adult Field Course: Hummingbird Natural History and Banding Demonstration
Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 16, 2025
Aug 22
Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Exploring Forest Bathing with Creative Experiences
Aug 22, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025
Aug 23
SOLO Wilderness First Aid (WFA) Course
Aug 23, 2025 - Aug 24, 2025
Sep 1
Hawk Watch
Sep 01, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
Sep 6
Annual Girl Scout Day
Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 06, 2025
Sep 11
Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest
Sep 11, 2025 - Sep 11, 2025
Sep 13
Educator Workshop: WILD About Salamanders
Sep 13, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025
Sep 25
Grandfather Presents: Nature’s Song of Renewal: Ecological Resilience After Helene
Sep 25, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025
Sep 27
Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight
Sep 27, 2025 - Sep 27, 2025
Oct 2
Grandfather Presents: Conor Knighton
Oct 02, 2025 - Oct 02, 2025
Oct 4
Fall Color Ramble
Oct 04, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025
Oct 11
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Starry Skies
Oct 11, 2025 - Oct 11, 2025
Oct 25
Beary Scary Halloween
Oct 25, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
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