The year 2026 will mark the 90th anniversary of the building of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and one of the most popular destinations found along its 469 miles is the ...

Grandfather Mountain reopened Wednesday nearly four weeks after it was shut due to the impact of Hurricane Helene. On Thursday and Friday, Sept. 26 and 27, Helene dumped heavy rain across western ...

North Carolina is buying the nearly 6,000-foot Grandfather Mountain peak and about 2,600 surrounding acres of wilderness, preserving an iconic natural treasure enjoyed by generations. The $12 million ...

Grandfather Mountain in Linville, North Carolina, which closed after Hurricane Helene, will reopen Oct. 23. Shown here is Swinging Bridge. Leslie Restivo Courtesy of Grandfather Mountain Stewardship ...

The Grandfather Mountain Highland Games is underway in the North Carolina mountains. Tens of thousands of people visit Avery County during the games each July. The economic impact on the area as the ...

Grandfather Mountain has announced that it will reopen to guests.On Wednesday at 9 a.m., the park will be open seven days a week, weather permitting, with park entry being from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., ...

Editor's note: We're covering family fun in the Beech Mountain, Boone and Blowing Rock area this week. See our earlier post about Tweetsie Railroad. I'll admit it: As we prepared for a day on ...

Ajax, the beloved Grandfather Mountain bald eagle, died Wednesday due to complications from an infection, officials with the N.C. nature park in Linville said. He was 11. “We will miss his strength ...

For 50 years, Randy Johnson has shared Grandfather Mountain’s beauty through his photos and words. Before Grandfather Mountain was known for its trails and biodiversity, it was a popular scenic stop ...