For nearly three decades, Jeff Corwin has been telling stories of wildlife and nature to a global audience through his many celebrated television series on ABC, NBC, Travel Channel, CNN, Food Network, Disney Channel and Discovery Networks. Jeff is currently the creator, executive producer and presenter of the groundbreaking television series "Wildlife Nation," which explores […]
Grandfather Mountain has an elite team of naturalists, dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the park’s numerous ecological communities — and the flora and fauna that call them home. But they can’t do it alone. Celebrate Junior Naturalists and welcome more to its numbers with the annual Junior Naturalist Day (formerly Junior Ranger Day). […]
Girl Scouts are invited to join the park’s naturalists for a fun-filled learning adventure on Grandfather Mountain. This tradition is now in its 54th year. Participants can enjoy special scout activities, presentations and a closing ceremony. Plus, all Girl Scouts and troop leaders are admitted free with proof of membership, and family members will receive […]
The southern Appalachians are world-renowned for different types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichens, and are home to more than 2,000 species. Learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations. Julie Mullis leads the course. Mullis is currently in […]
This compelling panel discussion explores nature’s resilience after Hurricane Helene, with powerful findings and updates one year later. The event opens with meteorologist Brad Panovich setting the stage of the storm’s path and record-breaking impacts on the region. From there, a panel discussion with Panovich, wildlife biologist Marquette Crockett and geologist Philip Prince will provide […]
Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain with the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. The evening begins around the glow of a bonfire at the Woods Walk Picnic Area. Guests then partake in three unique experiences as the group splits […]
Conor Knighton is a correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning” and the author of the New York Times best-seller “Leave Only Footprints: My Acadia-to-Zion Journey Through Every National Park.” Knighton’s reports for “CBS Sunday Morning”— the country’s top Sunday morning news show — have taken him to protected places around the globe, from a tropical nature […]
From October 4-12, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. Rambles start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees, from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. During the daily rambles, […]
From October 4-12, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. Rambles start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees, from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. During the daily rambles, […]
From October 4-12, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. Rambles start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees, from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. During the daily rambles, […]
From October 4-12, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. Rambles start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees, from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. During the daily rambles, […]
From October 4-12, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. Rambles start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species of plants and hardwood trees, from pumpkin-colored beech trees to blood-red sourwoods and rusty red oaks. During the daily rambles, […]