Following the ridge line of Grandfather Mountain, Grandfather Trail traverses three separate peaks -- including Calloway Peak which stands at an impressive 5,946 feet in elevation. However ...

What to expect: The Grandfather Mountain Trail is a strenuous 4.8 mile out-and-back hike meant for experienced hikers only. Cables and ladders are available for portions of the hike. If you’re ...

In contrast to the swinging bridge and other tourist attractions, Grandfather Mountain State Park is primarily known for its camping and hiking trails. WRAL News spoke to Landis Taylor with the ...

Grandfather Mountain, with its “mile-high swinging ... which is known for rocky cliffs and 13 miles of challenging trails. Blue Ridge Conservancy bought the 211-acre tract for $2.7 million ...

Synchronous fireflies at Grandfather Mountain during the Grandfather Glows event in Linville, on June 25, 2022. Research on Grandfather Mountain has confirmed 10 species of fireflies or illumining ...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is set to debut its new Mindfulness and Well-being Series in July and August 2025. “The ...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has announced its educator workshops for 2025. These workshops, provided specifically to ...