Grandfather Mountain Campfire Stories

Grandfather Mountain invites guests to gather around the campfire on Friday, Aug. 19 with retired N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission Biologist Gordon Warburton to hear stories and firsthand accounts from an expert in the field of conservation.
Grandfather Mountain Campfire Stories takes place 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is the first event of its kind to be held on the mountain. It offers an experience similar to how researchers and scientists would share their own stories while out in the field.
“The purpose of Campfire Stories is to bring in experts from the conservation field to come and tell their stories and share the experiences they’ve accumulated throughout their careers,” said John Caveny, director of education and natural resources with the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. “We want to show how fun the field of conservation is.”
The event begins with guests watching the sunset from Cliffside Overlook, where interpretive park guides will share their own knowledge about the natural wonders of the mountain. The group then heads down to outside the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery to enjoy s’mores around the campfire and hear stories from Warburton.
Warburton worked for the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for 35 years and participated in the research and restoration efforts of several species, including deer, turkey, peregrine falcons and others. His career also involved the conservation of public lands in Western North Carolina, as well as conservation work in Peru.

Tickets: https://grandfather.com/event/grandfather-mountain-campfire-stories/.