The hardy settlers who made these mountains home were resourceful and made what they needed from the abundant supply of wood surrounding them. The course will examine the types of things Appalachian people have made for themselves from the forest, as well as the tools they used to make them. After taking a walk through […]
Guitarist/singer/songwriter Joe Randolph is known for playing the blues and instrumental surf music, but when Randolph plays with his five-piece band all sorts of musical styles show up. The concert is part of the annual Concerts in the Park series, sponsored by the Banner Elk Chamber of Commerce. Each Thursday, local and regional bands play […]
Explore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. Discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before. The evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain and its world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge. Park educators will discuss the unique […]
Vinyl Live is a five-piece Charlotte-based rock ‘n’ roll band dedicated to bringing some of the best music of the past 50 years to life. The group commits to presenting the songs as closely as possible to the way they were recorded — right off the record, as they like to say. The concert is […]
It’s been a year since young Daisy Wilson became a widow when her cheating husband was shot by his mistress. Daisy has decided it’s time to move on with her life. However, now that she lives with her somewhat controlling older sister, moving on isn’t going to be easy. This sweet comedy will leave you […]
It’s been a year since young Daisy Wilson became a widow when her cheating husband was shot by his mistress. Daisy has decided it’s time to move on with her life. However, now that she lives with her somewhat controlling older sister, moving on isn’t going to be easy. This sweet comedy will leave you […]
Shake a leg on a summer evening with The Collective. The group is a classic rock, blues, country, and R&B band from the mountains of North Carolina. Over the years the band has had many different names and many different members under the direction of band leader David Calvert. The name represents the group's "collective" […]
David Allen Sibley is the author and illustrator of the series of successful guides to nature that bear his name, including the New York Times bestseller "The Sibley Guide to Birds." He has contributed art and articles to Smithsonian, Science, The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, Birding, BirdWatching and North American Birds, and wrote and illustrated […]
Dr. Baker Perry is a National Geographic explorer and a professor at Appalachian State University in Boone. His research interests include alpine precipitation formation, snow and ice, and precipitation-glacier-climate interactions. Perry has led or co-led 23 research expeditions and — along with local collaborators — has installed and maintained 11 weather stations above an elevation […]
For thousands of years, people have been drawn to explore Grandfather Mountain. The rugged terrain, unique ecosystems, extreme weather and breathtaking views have enticed countless explorers. Experience the wonders of Grandfather Mountain during the day and night by backpack camping overnight at one of the mountain's primitive backcountry campsites. Participants will gain experience in planning […]
Best-selling historical romance writer Carla Woods lives in a Gothic mansion and enjoys playing dangerous mind games with her secretaries. One dark and stormy night, a mysterious man shows up at her door. Could this simply be payback from a disgruntled employee, or could it be — love’s destiny? Audiences will be on the edge […]
From September 30 through October 8, guests enjoy daily, 30-minute, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The starting locations vary day to day based on the foliage, so visitors should inquire at the park’s entrance gate or the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery upon arrival. Grandfather Mountain is home to myriad species […]
