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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders\, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nThis event is a Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program. \nThe Naturalist Program version of Grandfather by Night includes an outdoor interpretive program about flora\, fauna\, folklore and other topics after sunset. This edition of the event series is held outdoors and is accessible for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. \nGrandfather Mountain’s vehicle fleet includes a 12-seat shuttle that has a 1\,000-pound Braun Lift and accommodates an additional two people in wheelchairs. During the ticket purchase process\, please note if anyone you purchased a ticket for has any accessibility needs so that the proper transportation can be arranged. You may also reach out to the Grandfather Mountain office (828-733-2013) to share this information. \nThe event starts for registered participants at 7:30 p.m. In-park transportation will be provided. \nThis event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on July 17\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/grandfather-by-night-naturalist-program-3/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Hike Beech - Guided Hike - Owl Prowl
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a free guided hike on the Owl Prowl Trail- hikes will be approximately 1-1/1/2 hours. Please bring water and wear appropriate footwear. The hike departs promptly at 10 AM from the Buckeye Recreation Center . For more information\, please call 828-387-3003.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/hike-beech-guided-hike-owl-prowl/
LOCATION:Buckeye Recreation Center\, 1330 Pine Ridge Rd\, Beech Mountain\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260911T190000
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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders\, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! \nThe Naturalist Program version of Grandfather by Night includes an outdoor interpretive program about flora\, fauna\, folklore and other topics after sunset. This edition of the event series is held outdoors and is accessible for those in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. \nThis event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on July 13\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/grandfather-by-night-naturalist-program-2/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders\, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nWe are offering two versions of our Grandfather by Night series this year\, Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike and Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program. \nThis event is a Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike. \nThe Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders\, owls\, flying squirrels\, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across. The Twilight Hike program is not accessible to guests with limited mobility. Participants signed up for this version will need to participate in the hike\, as staying behind while the rest of the group hikes is not possible. \nThis event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on July 6\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/grandfather-by-night-twilight-hike-4/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Karachi:20260822T100000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Nature and Forest Therapy at Grandfather Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Join Mattie Decker\, a certified forest therapy guide\, for a relaxing 2 to 2.5-hour stroll through the forest at Grandfather Mountain. Through a series of invitations\, you will have the opportunity to focus on being present in the moment\, deepening your connection with nature and community and enjoying the many gifts nature has to offer. \nProgram Itinerary\n10 a.m. – Meet at the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. We begin with an introduction to Forest Bathing\, the watershed and history of the ancestral lands of the walk.\n10:30 – 12 p.m. – We will experience the forest and trails on the mountain\, with a variety of “invitations” to explore our relationship with the forest and “more than human world” of nature.\n12 p.m. – Lunch\n12:30 p.m. – Return to Wilson Center\n1 p.m. – We will end with a tea ceremony with tea made from plants of Grandfather Mountain. \nTickets\nThis event costs $40 for general admission and $34 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on June 22\, at 10 a.m. Limited to 12 participants.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/mindfulness-and-well-being-series-nature-and-forest-therapy-at-grandfather-mountain/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors,Things to Do
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SUMMARY:MTB Skills Factory: Beech Mountain Skills Clinic Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a full weekend of skills clinics\, learning\, and laughs led by MTB Skills Factory at Beech Mountain Resort. \nTwo days full of different clinics being held from August 22\, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. to August 23\, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. \nVisit the website to view the schedule\, meet the head coach\, and book your clinic now!
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/mtb-skills-factory-beech-mountain-skills-clinic-weekend/
LOCATION:Beech Mountain Resort\, 1007 Beech Mountain Parkway\, Beech Mountain\, NC\, 28604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors,Things to Do
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SUMMARY:Grandfather by Night: Twilight Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders\, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before! \nThe evening starts atop Grandfather Mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, where participants can explore and observe sunset from this lofty vantage point. During this time\, park educators will be on hand to discuss the unique flora and crepuscular (active during twilight) fauna that call Grandfather home. \nIn-park transportation is provided. Each Grandfather by Night event is limited to 24 participants. Advance registration is required. Please note: This event is for individuals eight years of age and older. \nThis event costs $50 for general admission and $42 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Registration opens on this page on June 22\, 2026\, at 10 a.m.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/grandfather-by-night-twilight-hike-3/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors,Things to Do
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