Grandfather Mountain nature park reopens
The nature park is next to but separate from Grandfather Mountain State Park. That site, like all state parks west of Interstate 77, remains closed.
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Across western NC, backcountry campsites are closed
In western North Carolina, many backcountry campsites — meaning areas a little off the beaten path and with fewer amenities — are closed or have restrictions
Work begins on Ashe County bridge replacement on Blue Ridge Parkway
Two High Country sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are getting big-budget makeovers.
High Country fall foliage options abound
Fall foliage was on full display over the weekend drawing thousands of eager leaf watchers to the High Country.
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Return
The High Country will soon be alive with the sound of bagpipes. The celebration of the 65th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games begins Thursday.
NC State Park: It's Been A Very Active Black Bear Season
Park officials in North Carolina are warning visitors that black bears have been active this season at a popular camping spot.
Conservation Campus Coming To Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain supporters have broken ground on a new conservation campus. The Wilson Center for Nature Discovery expands the current Nature Museum.
Grandfather Mountain Pushes Back Against Proposed Changes To Regulations
The nonprofit foundation that oversees Grandfather Mountain Nature Park is concerned about proposed changes to park rules.
New Book Explores Grandfather Mountain And The Birth Of Our National Parks
The 100-year anniversary celebration of the National Park Service comes to a close next month.