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Grandfather Mountain Sets New Wind Gust Record, Breaking Previous Record Set On February 13
Grandfather Mountain has set yet another record for wind gust speed for the second time this month. The now new…
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Grandfather Mountain Sets New Wind Gust Record Early Wednesday Morning
As a High Wind Warning remained in effect for the High Country, Grandfather Mountain set a new wind gust record.…
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Grandfather Mountain announces 2019 schedule of events
With 2019 underway, Grandfather Mountain’s calendar of events is in peak condition. With a mission to inspire conservation of the…
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Grandfather Mountain offers free admission to federal employees affected by shutdown
As the partial government shutdown continues, Grandfather Mountain will offer complimentary admission to affected government employees. Throughout the duration of…
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Grandfather Mountain experiences one of wettest years on record
LINVILLE, N.C. — 2018 made a splash on Grandfather Mountain. As per the recording site at Grandfather’s Nature Museum, where…
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Grandfather Mountain Records 100mph Plus Wind Gusts Twice Wednesday
Grandfather Mountain recorded two different wind gusts over 100 mph on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. The first gust of 100.4…
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Autumn Falls Into Color At Grandfather Mountain
As the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to burst with fall color, Grandfather Mountain invites leaf-lookers to see the brilliant change…
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Grandfather Mountain Girl Scout Day Rescheduled for Saturday Sept. 22
Daisies, Brownies, Juniors, Cadettes, Seniors, Ambassadors and… Bears? For 48 years, Grandfather Mountain has celebrated the Girl Scouts of the…
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Grandfather Mountain hosts Junior Ranger Day Sept. 8
Grandfather Mountain has an elite team of rangers, dedicated to the preservation and conservation of the park’s numerous ecological communities…
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Grandfather Mountain Hosts Hang Gliding Reunion July 21, 2018
When visiting Grandfather Mountain and crossing the world-famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, many guests feel as though they’re soaring above…
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