Car Clubs
It’s not a race to enjoy our views. But it sure used to be. It’s been decades since sports cars have officially raced up Grandfather Mountain…
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Mobile Outreach Programs
Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation brings the wonders of the mountain straight to your location, by providing interactive, hands-on learning experiences! Outreach programs can be presented…
Group Venues
Families, friends, colleagues — get-togethers are always amazing on Grandfather Mountain. Against a backdrop of never-ending scenery, your group can play, mingle and reconnect in…
Bridge Club Membership
Thank you for supporting the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation with this Bridge Club annual membership.
Carolina
Adopt Carolina! Carolina was born into captivity out west. On April 14, 1997, at approximately 10 weeks of age, Carolina and her adopted sister, Dakota,…
Flower
Adopt Flower! Flower came to Grandfather Mountain on April 12, 2001, at approximately 10 weeks of age from a facility out west. She flew on…
Griffin
Adopt Griffin! Griffin arrived at Grandfather Mountain in March 2013. He was living in the wild in Nebraska when he suffered a severe trauma to…
Sally
Adopt Sally! Sally the Corn Snake, was born 1999 and has been a pet for most of her life. Now she calls Grandfather Mountain home….
Smokey
Adopt Smokey! Smokey came to Grandfather Mountain on April 12, 2001, at approximately 10 weeks of age from a facility out west. She flew on…
Volunteer
We can always use extra hands on Grandfather Mountain to help out, and we value everyone who contributes time to take care of the mountain….
Bridge Club Annual Membership
We want to reward your dedication to the mountain and encourage your lifelong relationship with its breathtaking views, native wildlife and stunning trails and paths….
Photography Policy
For decades, photographers have flocked to Grandfather Mountain to photograph the spectacular vistas and unique terrain. Please familiarize yourself with our photography policy, and contact…
Field Trip Scholarship Fund
In spring 2015, Grandfather Mountain launched its Field Trip Scholarship Fund to benefit school groups in need of financial assistance to defray the cost of…
Yonnie
Adopt Yonnie! Yonahlossee (aka Yonnie) was born at a facility out west. On April 13, 1999, at approximately three months of age, Yonnie and her…
Fall Color Gallery 2023
Enjoy a sampling of our fall colors this season with these photographs. During this time, more detailed daily color reports can be found on Grandfather…
Ajax
Adopt Ajax! Ajax the Bald Eagle arrived at Grandfather Mountain on Aug. 26, 2015. He came to us from the Audubon Center for Birds of…
Oscar
Adopt Oscar! Oscar came to Grandfather Mountain in August 2014, when he was only six months old. Oscar and his family had been dug out…
Nova
Adopt Nova! Nova came to Grandfather Mountain on Aug. 31, 2013, when she was six months old. She was found orphaned at approximately eight weeks…
Kodiak
Adopt Kodiak! Kodiak came to Grandfather Mountain on April 13, 1999, from a facility out west. With fellow black bear Yonahlossee (“Yonnie”), he flew to…
Trinity
Adopt Trinity! Trinity and her brother, Logan, are Western cougars from southeast Idaho. They were discovered orphaned, roaming around a neighborhood in Idaho’s Franklin County….
Logan
Adopt Logan! Logan and his sister, Trinity, are Western cougars from southeast Idaho. They were discovered orphaned, roaming around a neighborhood in Idaho’s Franklin County….
Uno
Adopt Uno! Uno is one of three otters that live here on Grandfather Mountain. He arrived in November 2017 when he was about nine months…
Watson
Adopt Watson! Watson is one of two bull elk that live here on Grandfather Mountain. He arrived on Dec. 7, 2017, with another young male…
Merle
Adopt Merle! Merle is one of two bull elk that live here on Grandfather Mountain. He arrived on Dec. 7, 2017, when he was about…
Plan Your Visit
Here are plenty of resources and information to help you plan a visit to Grandfather Mountain – home to the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wildlife…
Groups
Bring your group to Grandfather Mountain to see the spectacular scenery, explore the many things to do, and learn more about nature at one of…
Support our Foundation
We invite you to join in the work of the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. Our non-profit Foundation ensures this mountain remains an unspoiled haven for…
Adult Field Courses
Grandfather Mountain’s Adult Field Course series offers participants the chance to explore the mountain like never before. Students examine specific aspects of the park ecosystem…
Animal Habitats VIP Tours
Behind-the-Scenes Habitat ToursSee where the cougars and otters sleep overnight, meet black bears and elk that greet us at their fence, learn the ins and…
Event Calendar
Plan to enjoy one of our special events during your visit to Grandfather Mountain! The vast majority are included with your park admission fee, but…
