October is the last opportunity for guests to go “Behind the Scenes” of Grandfather Mountain’s animal habitats this year. Participants learn about black bears, cougars, deer and otters from an inside perspective and venture into territory that is usually reserved for the Mountain’s habitat staff. Behind the Scenes tours take place daily at 1 p.m. […]

The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (OVNHT) and the Blue Ridge Parkway are pleased to announce the certification of a new segment of the OVNHT and to invite the public to join in a ceremony officially recognizing the designation on Thursday, September 29, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. at the Hefner Gap Overlook, Parkway milepost 326. […]

Announcing “Taking the High Road—Planning, Partners, and Place Based Prosperity in the Blue Ridge Parkway Region” An action-planning workshop building on community input gathered during the Parkway’s 75th Anniversary. November 15—17, 2011 Crossroads Institute Galax, Virginia Make plans now to participate in this 3-day workshop that will provide community and business leaders with an opportunity […]

Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center’s Fall Concert Series will present three concerts in September, premiering on Friday, September 2 with a performance by Jerry Butler & The Blu-J’s. All the concerts begin at 7:00 pm and are presented in the Heritage Center’s outdoor amphitheater which has a roof over the entire amphitheater so that concerts […]

Grandfather Mountain’s interpretive rangers are offering guests two new opportunities to learn by doing. “Hiking 101” is designed to teach beginners how to successfully complete a day hike.  Presented Saturday, August 20 at 11 am, the class will cover equipment, clothing, footwear and what to pack for a day in the woods.   Whether you consider […]