Grand Father Mountain | Our State TV

Today I was wandering around on the web and discovered the UNCTV YouTube Channel. This video from Our State TV about my favorite mountain begged to be shared. Enjoy.

Since I’ve missed a trip to the NC Mountains in 2011 this YouTube Channel will have to serve as a virtual mountain dream reminder till I can [...]

Grandfather Mountain Opening A Day-To-Day Decision

Grandfather Mountain, NC – The Grandfather Mountain Nature Attraction, operated by Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is making decisions on a daily basis whether to open the attraction to the public. Home of the Mile High Swinging Bridge and Wildlife Habitats, the travel attraction has been hit hard by snow, ice, bitter temperatures and high winds.

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The Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic

This is one of the High Country events that I have on my life list of things I must do…I’ll make it yet.

August 15-16, 2009

2009 speakers include Bill Fortney, John Chastain, Duane Hall and Melissa Southern.

The Grandfather Mountain Camera Clinic was founded in 1952 by the late Hugh Morton.

A freelance newspaper [...]

Hugh Morton 1921-2006

Blue Ridge blog: “Hugh Morton passed away yesterday. Mr. Morton is a famous North Carolinian who championed the preservation of the Tarheel State’s scenic beauty through his photography . It helped that he owned a mountain as grand as Grandfather. “

I never had the privilege of meeting Mr. Morton, but, he was one of [...]