Grandfather Mountain will celebrate resident animals with an annual birthday party featuring interactive activities and animal encounters.

A Virginia man has died after a bear in a tree shot by one of his hunting partners fell on him, state wildlife officials said.

After temporarily closing on Sept. 26, Grandfather Mountain will reopen Wednesday, Oct. 23. “The Grandfather Mountain nature park was extremely fortunate to receive only minor damage.

Grandfather Mountain in Avery County reopens Oct. 23, after closing due to Tropical Storm Helene. Luckily, Grandfather Mountain suffered minimal damage.

Grandfather Mountain in Avery County reopens Oct. 23, after closing due to Tropical Storm Helene. Luckily, Grandfather Mountain suffered minimal damage.

LINVILLE, N.C. – Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is welcoming a new member to its eagle habitat: Leroy, a bald eagle who is ...