Escape to Grandfather Mountain

Top Shop Opens To Public In June

counting inventory The contractor is almost finished with the punch list and the Top Shop staff is busy stocking shelves. The team still needs a few days to tune up the systems before they feel ready to deliver a quality guest experience, but the doors will open on or before June 12 so that Grandfather's fans can tour the facility they've waited over two years to enjoy! Read more.

Bridge-to-Bridge Bike Ride Will Benefit The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

bridge to bridgeRiders in the 21st annual Bridge-to-Bridge Incredible Challenge Bike Ride will be asking supporters to sponsor them for each of the 100 miles that they ride. All proceeds will benefit the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation and be put toward preserving and conserving the billion-year-old landmark that is the final destination for the intrepid cyclists. Read more about it.

Naturalists To Enlist Visitors in Citizen Scientist Project Beginning This Fall

citizen scientists Grandfather's naturalists want to invite you to become a Citizen Scientist by helping them measure the amount of particulate matter in the skies above Grandfather, solar radiation, cloud cover, temperature, and precipitation. The data collected will be used by scientists from NASA and Appalachian State University to monitor climate change. Read more about it.

June 1-13
Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble

Naturalist programs and walks focused on the botanical history and lore of the native Catawba rhododendron. Included with park admission.

June 3
"May At Grandfather Mountain"

Video will air on UNC TV at 9:30 pm.

June 4-6
Nature Photo Weekend

June 5
National Trails Day Volunteer Project

Help us repair winter's damage to Grandfather's trails. Free admission for volunteers.

June 16
Animal Habitats Birthday Party

Grandfather Mountain celebrates the birthdays of all the animals in its habitats with games, contests, crafts and surprises. Included with park admission.

June 27
86th Annual Singing on the Mountain

Free, all-day gospel sing and fellowship held in MacRae Meadows.

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