Outdoors Activity
Grandfather Mountain: The All-Day Rhododendron Ramble
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesCelebrate the rhododendron blooms with guided rambles, kids crafts and special displays. See the blossoms and learn about their history, attributes and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The easygoing walks begin at 12, 1 and 2, taking approximately 20 minutes and are fit for guests of all ages. Walks begin by the […]
Grandfather Mountain: Nature Photography Weekend
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis popular shutterbug weekend includes presentations from top nature photographers, hands-on breakout sessions, a friendly contest and the rare opportunity to photograph the mountain’s spectacular scenery and native animals before and after regular business hours. This revamped version of the popular weekend will include changes to better welcome all levels of photographers, making it more […]
Summer Tracks: Sol Driven Train
Rogers Park Amphitheater 55 W. Howard Street, Tryon, United StatesSummer Tracks concert series in Rogers Park opens with Sol Driven Train. This regional favorite combines Afro-Caribbean rhythms with funky New Orleans-style brass to produce songs of love, loss, and long johns. Based out of Charleston, SC, they feature rotating lead vocalists and multi-instrumental talent spread across horns, strings, keyboards, and percussion. Combining rich varieties […]
Adult Field Course: Grandfather’s Animals in Art – Wildlife Drawing
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesGrandfather Mountain is a great source of inspiration for the wildlife artist. The long-range views, unique flora and abundance of animal life on the mountain helps lay out a canvas or paper like no other place. In this Adult Field Course, we’ll be working in close proximity to Grandfather’s wildlife in the Animal Habitats, using […]
National Get Outdoors Day at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThis national holiday celebrates our favorite thing to do… get outdoors! Look for our discovery stations as you hike and learn some cool trail information and history from our naturalists. Plus, look for our friends from Fox Mountain Guides leading rock climbing demonstrations.
2023 Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
Shelton House Campus 49 Shelton Street, Waynesville, NC, United StatesOn June 16 & 17, Shelton House will hold its 4th Annual “Blue Ridge Heritage Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival” on the 8.5 acre 147 year old farmstead ( now home to the Historic Shelton House and “Museum of NC Handicrafts”) in Waynesville, NC. Open to the public with Artists and Artisans from near and […]
Naturalist Niche: Summer Birding at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThere’s nothing like an early summer hike before the Park gates open. Join a local birding expert and spot some of our resident species as they enjoy the morning quiet. This hike is perfect whether you’re a lifelong birder or just getting started with America’s fastest-growing hobby. Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $8 Adult […]
Banner Elk’s Art on the Greene
Historic Banner Elk School 185 Azalea Circle SE, Banner Elk, NC, United StatesBanner Elk’s popular Art on the Greene series continues with shows the first weekends of July, August and September. The dates are July 1-2, Aug. 5-6 and Sept. 2-3. The shows fill the area in front of the Historic Banner Elk School with fine art from local and regional artists representing a variety of media, […]
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesThe long and storied tradition that is the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games returns to MacRae Meadows on Thursday, July 6, continuing through Sunday, July 9. This marks the 67th year for the beloved and historic celebration of Scottish ancestry and heritage, with the popular festival once again bringing a “wee bit o’ Scotland” to the […]
2nd Fridays Westside Mixers
Tryon Arts and Crafts School 373 Harmon Field Road, Tryon, NC, United StatesPull up your lawn chairs for our 2nd Fridays Westside Mixer series! We're back for our second year with some great entertainment: craft demonstrations from our Wood Studio, live music from Tryon's own Trophy Husbands, kids' crafts, games, and food trucks (Lobster Dog and Frozen Frog). You won't want to miss this free-to-attend event!
Grandfather by Night
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC, United StatesExplore Grandfather Mountain after hours with your own personal guides. You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, while stopping at its most significant sites. Watch a stunning Grandfather sunset, and experience the mountain as never before! Meet at entrance gate at 8 PM. In-park transportation is provided. Next stop is atop Grandfather Mountain and […]
Whimsical Woods Family Adventure
Chimney Rock State Park 431 Main Street, Chimney Rock, NC, United StatesSpend an enchanted evening at Chimney Rock. Experience the Park after the gates have closed as our friends from Street Creature Puppets lead a workshop on building lanterns from recycled materials. Enjoy a catered cookout from the Old Rock Cafe, then use the lantern you created to join in as they bring the evening forest […]
