The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games is underway in the North Carolina mountains. Tens of thousands of people visit Avery County during the games each July. The economic impact on the area as the ...

As temperatures soar across the Carolinas, Grandfather Mountain offers a cool respite with temperatures at a comfortable 72 degrees.

December 2025 saw fairly standard conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.

LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who is ...

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

LINVILLE, N.C. — Just under 6,000 feet above sea level, Grandfather Mountain is the highest peak on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. And if you’ve ever been to this gorgeous state park, ...

LINVILLE – The first day of autumn will officially arrive on Sept. 22, and the foliage on Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, ...

Ajax, the beloved Grandfather Mountain bald eagle, died Wednesday due to complications from an infection, officials with the N.C. nature park in Linville said. He was 11. “We will miss his strength ...