News Release

Your support in 2025 made a difference on Grandfather Mountain. Thank you! 2025 allowed us to grow further into our mission through the construction of Yonni’s Clubhouse, the expansion of educational programs offered in Avery County and on the mountain and...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is known for its extremes: an impressive rise in elevation above the North Carolina Piedmont, access to some of the South’s most challenging hikes, vast...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, played host to the “Grandfather Summit” on Sept. 23, in partnership with the British Consulate General Atlanta and NC Forever. The day-long event included a...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has partnered with Cranberry Middle School to create the TRAIL (Teaching Responsibility And Inspiring Leadership) Blazers program. At the school’s request, the...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has set up public photo stations in four locations, with one more on the way, and is inviting guests to participate in Chronolog, a citizen science project,...