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. Charlotte leaders aim to cool down hottest neighborhoods with new ...

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. – 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 ...

Grandfather Mountain has announced that it will reopen to guests.On Wednesday at 9 a.m., the park will be open seven days a week, weather permitting, with park entry being from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ...

Nature Photography Weekend will return to the mountain June 5-7 with online registration set to begin on April 9. Activities ...

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, ...

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 ...