From scenic mountain hikes to snow-covered ski slopes, Sugar Mountain embraces its gorgeous mountain playscape for adventures and events throughout the year.
Mile-High Swinging Bridge
North Carolina’s Eternal Refrain
The song of our state has no final note. One writer knows that some of the sounds that make up its symphony live forever, belonging always and only to North Carolina.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Grandfather Mountain
In one of our state’s most biodiverse destinations, natural phenomena, rare species, and geological wonders await. Read on for where to hike, discover, and marvel in this exceptional environment.
Protecting the Wild Side of Grandfather Mountain
From beautiful blooms to opportunities to see native wildlife up close, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation preserves this iconic mountain’s remarkable habitat so that visitors can experience the special site for generations to come.
Grandfather Mountain
The rugged profile of the old man has long captivated North Carolinians as it keeps watch over the Blue Ridge.
Ad Ventures in North Carolina
Some of our most indelible impressions of North Carolina come from the advertisements that tempt us to explore everything that our state has to offer.
Written in Stone: North Carolina’s Rock Formations
According to Cherokee legend, when the Earth was created, the Great Buzzard flew low over the flat land, his beating wings sculpting mountains and valleys below. Today, science offers its own explanations for our state’s geological marvels.
8 Scenic Drives in the North Carolina Mountains
Need inspiration for your fall leaf-peeping trip? During a drive on these winding scenic byways — with plenty of stops for waterfalls, hikes, museums, delicious food, and gorgeous views along the way — the journey is the destination.
Protecting Wonder at Grandfather Mountain
North Carolina’s iconic mountain has been a place of wild beauty for hundreds of millions of years. The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is determined to keep it that way.
