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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:Hawk Watch Popup
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of birds of prey\, fall migration and the changing seasons during our Hawk Watch Popup event! \nDiscover the fascinating world of raptors and learn more about the important role these birds play in our ecosystems. Throughout the event\, visitors can take part in a variety of engaging activities focused on bird conservation\, raptor identification and migration. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn how to properly use binoculars\, why scientists track seasonal changes and how researchers study the incredible journey of migrating birds. This event is included with admission to the park. All activities will be located at the top of the mountain\, near the bridge and the Top Shop. \nGrandfather Mountain is proud to support the mission of the Hawk Migration Association of North America\, which works to advance scientific knowledge of raptor populations and migration\, promote raptor conservation and inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to study and celebrate the wonder of raptor migration. \nWhether you’re an avid birder or simply curious about the wildlife passing overhead this fall\, come celebrate the remarkable story of raptor migration! \nLearn more about Hawk Watch at Grandfather Mountain.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/hawk-watch-popup/
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:Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight
DESCRIPTION:Embrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night and Bonfire Delight\, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours\, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents. \nThe evening begins around the glow of a bonfire at the Woods Walk Picnic Area as night falls. Guests will then have the opportunity to partake in three unique experiences as the group splits up and alternates between the different parts of the mountain. These activities include a trek (via shuttle) to atop the mountain at the Mile High Swinging Bridge\, as well as a visit to the Mildred the Bear Animal Habitats for a behind-the-scenes tour in which guests get to experience the mountain in a similar fashion as its nocturnal critters. The tour is conducted using red-light flashlights\, with an emphasis placed on the guests’ sensory experience while getting up close with the park’s bears\, otters\, elk and cougars. An educational focus is also placed on how the animals may use their senses of smell or eyesight to navigate or hunt at night. \nGroups will then descend back to the Woods Walk Picnic Area to gather around the fire\, roast s’mores and hear folktales from one of the mountain’s naturalists or educators. \nHours are 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is open to 50 participants\, and tickets are $50 for general admission or $42 for Bridge Club members. Tickets will go on sale on Aug. 3 at 10 a.m.
URL:https://averycounty.com/event/creatures-of-the-night-and-bonfire-delight/
LOCATION:Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation\, 2050 Blowing Rock Highway\, Linville\, NC\, 28646\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature & Outdoors
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