Grandfather Mountain

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Many individuals struggle with physical, mental and/or emotional stress. In this course, Miranda Peterson Harton shares tools, tips and techniques used to achieve profound health, healing and happiness including yoga, meditation and outdoor mindfulness. Although the course is designed for beginners, students with more intermediate skills are encouraged to join. Miranda Peterson Harton is a […]

Join Mattie Decker, a certified forest therapy guide, for a relaxing two- to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations, participants will have opportunities to focus on being present in the moment, deepening your connection with nature and community, and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. The […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join John Caveny, director of conservation and education for Grandfather Mountain, to explore, examine and discuss one of the most endangered forest types in the United States, the spruce-fir forest. During this field course, participants explore off the beaten path to find some of the largest red spruce trees on the park property. Participants learn […]

Grandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist — long-range views, unique flora and abundant wildlife. In this Adult Field Course, students will work in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the animal habitats, using Grandfather’s residents as live models to learn how to accurately draw their anatomy, posture and gestures. […]