Live streaming webcam of Grandfather Mountain
Watch this live view of Grandfather Mountain from Grandfather Vineyard in Banner Elk, North Carolina. The entrance to Grandfather Mountain is located on U.S. 221, two miles north of Linville, North Carolina, and one mile south of the Blue Ridge Parkway at Milepost 305. Additionally, it is one of the highest peaks with an elevation of 5,946 ft. in the Blue Ridge Mountain range. Also, it is only 70 miles from Asheville.
Grandfather Mountain is a place of amazing biodiversity and scenic beauty that towers 5,946 feet above northwest North Carolina. A part of the United Nations’ Southern Appalachian Biosphere Reserve, the mountain is estimated to be 300 million years old, with certain rock formations dating back 1.2 billion years. The original Cherokee name for the mountain was “Tanawha,” meaning “a fabulous hawk or eagle.” It was named “Grandfather” by pioneers who recognized the face of an old man in one of the cliffs.
Also, The Mile High Swinging Bridge, a popular attraction, offers an exhilarating experience as it spans a deep gorge. Furthermore, this provides an unparalleled perspective of the mountain’s grandeur. Additionally, the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation works diligently to preserve the natural beauty and ecological integrity of the area, ensuring that future generations can enjoy its wonders.
The mountain is named after its distinctive profile. It resembles the face of an elderly man lying down. Moreover, this feature that has inspired numerous legends among the indigenous peoples and early settlers
Things To Do Grandfather Mountain
- Mile High Swinging Bridge
- Hiking
- Wilson Center For Nature Discovery
- Mildred’s Grill
- Top Shop
- Split & Sphinx Rocks
- Half Moon Overlook
- Forest Gump Curve
