From September 30 through October 8, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The starting locations vary day to day based on the foliage, so visitors should inquire at the park’s entrance gate or the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery upon arrival. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species […]
From September 30 through October 8, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The starting locations vary day to day based on the foliage, so visitors should inquire at the park’s entrance gate or the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery upon arrival. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
The hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from the abundant supply of wood surrounding them. The course will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forest, as well as the tools they used to make them. After taking a walk through […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
Many individuals struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. In this course, Miranda Peterson Harton shares tools, tips and techniques used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Although the course is designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. Miranda Peterson Harton is a […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
Grandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist — long-range views, unique flora and abundant wildlife. In this Adult Field Course, students will work in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the animal habitats, using Grandfather’s residents as live models to learn how to accurately draw their anatomy, posture and gestures. […]
From May 27-June 3, a series of 20-minute walks will highlight Grandfather Mountain’s rhododendron species and their spectacular spring blooms. Then on June 4, the series concludes with a daylong event featuring a special speaker and activities throughout the day.
The naturalist’s sketchbook is full of sketches of natural objects that bring moments in nature to life. The way you arrange these drawings on a page can boost the storytelling quality of your sketches. In this course, led by artist Preston Montague, participants learn how to tell a story through the arrangement of objects in […]
The N.C. Bird Atlas (NCBA) is a five-year statewide community science project that will harness the power of thousands of volunteer birdwatchers to map the distribution and abundance of birds from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks. These observations will give researchers a comprehensive picture of bird populations across North Carolina. During this […]