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Mile High Rescue at Grandfather on Saturday
Several organizations took part in a rescue at Grandfather Mountain on Saturday. The mile-high rescue took place on Saturday, Aug.…
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Grandfather Mountain mourns the loss of Gerry the black bear
On Saturday, June 20, Grandfather Mountain bid farewell to Gerry the black bear. Gerry was humanely euthanized following a long history…
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Grandfather Mountain set for limited opening May 15
LINVILLE, N.C. — Following a two-month closure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Grandfather Mountain will tentatively open in…
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Grandfather Mountain mourns the loss of river otter Luna
Grandfather Mountain is mourning the passing of Luna, one of its resident — and most popular — river otters. Luna…
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Grandfather Mountain announces two-week closure to fight COVID-19 spread
LINVILLE, N.C.—To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), Grandfather Mountain will close for two weeks, effective Sunday, March…
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NINTH RAINIEST SEPTEMBER AT GRANDFATHER MTN
GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN, NC – A total of 9.26 inches of rain was recorded in September at the weather data reporting…
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Autumn falls into color at Grandfather Mountain
For more information on the changing colors visit the weekly updated Fall Color Report page here on WataugaOnline.com. As the…
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Grandfather Mountain breaks ground on ‘Conservation Campus’
September 2 is an auspicious date for Grandfather Mountain. Sixty-seven years ago, it marked the opening of the world-famous Mile…
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Grandfather Mountain hosts Girl Scout Day Sept. 14
September 14 brings scouts, sashes and badges to Grandfather Mountain. This will be the 49th year that Girl Scout Day…
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Synchronous fireflies found on Grandfather Mountain
LINVILLE, N.C.—The discovery of a special type of firefly on Grandfather Mountain has experts aglow with excitement. The nonprofit nature…
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