Blowing Rock is an inviting North Carolina town full of charm. From wineries to local art and mountain vistas, here are the best things to do in one of the South's best mountain escapes.

The highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains has a bit of everything that makes North Carolina great. Grandfather Mountain ...

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Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Grandfather Mountain, 628 Rock Ledge Lane in Linville Ridge presents a rare ...

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Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is gearing up for springtime, with daily programs, special experiences, a slate of ...

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Burke County residents can go to Grandfather Mountain for $5 per person this April. Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation ...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has set up public photo stations in four locations, with one more on ...