Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level

About Grandfather Mountain

Fall Color October 1-October 7

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Oct 1

October 1
View of Grandfather's profile from Foscoe.

Oct 2

October 2
Blue Ridge Parkway crossing Grandfather Mountain.

Oct 3

October 3
View from Blue Ridge Parkway on back side of Grandfather.

Oct 4

October 4
Attic Window Peak from US 221.

Oct 5

October 5
Price Lake on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Grandfather.

Oct 6

October 6
From Scheer Bluff just below the 5,000 foot elevation on Grandfather Mountain.

Oct 7

October 7
The Blue Ridge Parkway Viaduct crossing the side of Grandfather Mountain.

 

 

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What People Say…

" We visited the mountain today with our three sons. Because of the beautiful country we have (Venezuela), we are accustomed to wildlife, to the beauty of nature, to biodiversity. But being at Grandfather Mountain was a gorgeous and unexpected experience. Great landscapes, clear and clean air, extreme calm, beautiful animals and the loving care we saw in the employees made us believe we were very near to God. Keep on maintaining this place just as it is: A paradise. "

Richard & Evelyn

Maracaibo, Venezuela