Price Lake Boat Rentals will be offering canoes, double kayaks, and single kayaks for rent to enjoy paddling around Price Lake under the full moon! See Price Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway in a whole new light. Registration is required ahead of time.
We'll be exploring a river that was widened by the recent floodwaters, searching for beautiful stones like citrine, peridot, moonstone, unakite, ruby, and sapphire. We've found these gems on the property before the hurricane, so it’s a great opportunity to learn what we look for when checking if a site is perfect for a rock-hounding adventure.
xplore 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!
The Twilight Hike version will include a hike after sunset to discuss and look for the creatures that are more active after the sun goes down. The group will explore a unique forest ecosystem from top to bottom in search of salamanders, owls, flying squirrels, fireflies and any other creatures they might come across.
This tour has a lot of hiking downhill to the creek, but is open to ages 7+. Make sure to bring old clothing, a change of clothing, sun block, a shade source, water, digging tools, and a bucket for collecting. Finding gold, citrine, topaz, and sapphire.
Hunt for treasure with the professionals at McCoy Minerals! Last year, people found emerald, citrine, mandarin quartz, moonstone, peridot, and more. There is a creek on the property that people get into to look for stones, so come ready to get wet and muddy; a change of clothing is recommended.
This tour is through the wild part of Appalachian Caverns, through areas that most do not get to see, open to all ages, but there is an area where you will be in deep water. Be ready to get wet and muddy. This is a learning trip, collecting stones from the ground surface only.
Embrace 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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