Grandfather Mountain will host a festive celebration on Friday, Nov. 21, as the tree that will be on display in the Wilson ...

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

Arctic cold air is rushing into the region on gusty northwest winds. Some places have already seen accumulating snow, and ...

The mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain is one of the state's top tourist attractions. It can also be one of the coldest places in the state. At 5,946 feet, it is one of the highest ...

Banner Elk has some of the best fall foliage in the state, plus apple orchards and Grandfather Mountain views. Every October, fuzzy caterpillars "race" up strings to predict the winter ahead during ...

LINVILLE – Results are in from Grandfather Mountain’s annual Hawk Watch for 2025. Staff and volunteers at Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain ...

Southern Living highlighted two Western North Carolina locations among its 25 best Southern road trip destinations. Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest offers a unique natural waterslide experience ...

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

Synchronous fireflies at Grandfather Mountain during the Grandfather Glows event in Linville, on June 25, 2022. Research on Grandfather Mountain has confirmed 10 species of fireflies or illumining ...