Junior Naturalist Day
Junior Naturalist Program activities throughout the day will be provided specifically for children ages 5-12, but all ages are welcome!
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Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NC
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Women’s Beginner Backpack
Speckled Trout Outfitters 916 Main St. Suite 100, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesDisconnect from the business of daily life and settle into the presence, peace and quiet of nature on a weekend trip that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. You will learn all you need to know - from water filtration to what not to wipe with- and be provided with all necessary gear to safely, successfully, and joyfully backpack.
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Hawk Watch
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCAll throughout September, guests are invited to join the mountain’s naturalists as they count and celebrate the annual spectacle of fall raptor migration.
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Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCxplore the mountain after hours with your own personal guides during our Grandfather by Night series! You’ll discover some of the park’s nighttime wonders, watch a stunning sunset (weather permitting) and experience the mountain as never before!
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Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCEmbrace your nocturnal side at Grandfather Mountain through Creatures of the Night & Bonfire Delight, the park’s after-hours program where guests enjoy rare after-dark tours, fireside tales and a chance to meet the park’s nighttime residents.
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Sugar Mountain Resort’s Oktoberfest
Sugar Mountain Ski Resort 1009 Sugar Mountain Drive, Sugar Mountain, NCEnjoy a two-day Oktoberfest from 10:00am until 5:00pm in the North Carolina Mountains. The festival features live Bavarian music by the Harbour Towne Fest band, German and American food & beverages, a children’s fun center, hay rides; local & regional craft fair, lift-rides on the Summit Express chairlift, a winter sports shop sale, lodging specials and much, much more.
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Fall Color Rambles
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCFrom Oct. 4 through 12, guests enjoy short, guided nature walks that highlight Grandfather Mountain’s fall colors. The Fall Color Rambles take place daily, weather permitting, and are included in your admission ticket. The short excursions begin at 1 p.m. and typically last for 30 minutes. Rambles will start outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery.
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Beary Scary Halloween
Grandfather Mountain 2050 Blowing Rock Highway, Linville, NCVisit Grandfather Mountain for a day of nature programs about animals that some consider creepy and crawly! This fun-filled celebration includes an opportunity to trick-or-treat on the mountain and then watch special Halloween enrichments be given to the animals. Included with admission.
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Anniversary Weekend
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin ASM the first weekend in December for their Anniversary Celebration, where they roll back ticket prices and offer both Saturday & Sunday Day Sessions for only $10 per day!
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New Year’s Eve Celebration
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesJoin App Ski Mountain and ring in 2026 in style! Skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, fireworks, and torchlight skiing.
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Park Affair at App Ski Mtn.
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesWe launched Park Affair with a clear mission: to build a space in the terrain park where women could feel confident, empowered, and unstoppable. In just a few years, this vision has evolved into a thriving community united by common values.
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Arbor Shred for the Cup: Big Air
Appalachian Ski Mountain 940 Ski Mountain Road, Blowing Rock, NC, United StatesThe Shred for the Cup Series is the benchmark competition series in the region, with 3 events held throughout the winter season that test skiers & snowboarders skills in a variety of park disciplines (Rail Jam, Big Air, and Slopestyle).