July 2025 tied a record for the number of days of precipitation on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.| Grandfather Mountain
Visit the Grandfather Mountain's Mile-High Swinging Bridge, wildlife habitats, nature center, hiking, shops and restaurants.| Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who is beaming with character.| Grandfather Mountain
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May 2025 was a wet month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations, with one precipitation record broken.| Grandfather Mountain
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Kendra Danzer finished first in four of the seven women’s heavy athletic events during the 2025 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, thereby claiming the top spot overall for the competition. This is Danzer’s first time competing at Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.| Grandfather Mountain
The long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 10, continuing through Sunday, July 13.| Grandfather Mountain
April 2025 saw fairly standard conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.| Grandfather Mountain
March 2025 saw drier-than-normal conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.| Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has partnered with Cranberry Middle School to create the TRAIL (Teaching Responsibility And Inspiring Leadership) Blazers program.| Grandfather Mountain
February 2025 saw fairly standard conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.| Grandfather Mountain
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September 2024 saw the unprecedented weather event that was Tropical Storm Helene hit Western North Carolina with high winds and significant rainfall. While it had a devastating impact on the area, the Grandfather Mountain nature park was extremely fortunate to receive only minor damage.| Grandfather Mountain
August 2024 saw fairly standard conditions for the month on Grandfather Mountain, according to data recorded at the park’s official weather reporting stations.| Grandfather Mountain