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 […]
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 […]