This is the profile of Grandfather Mountain. Can you see him looking up at the sky?
The mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain. Elevations is 5,282 feet.
Enjoying the beautiful weather and picnicking at MacRae Meadows, sight for the Scottish Highland Games & Singing on the Mountain.
Beautiful vista a Black Rock. This was a short 3 mile hike in the Grandfather Mountain State Park.
Grandfather Mountain is a North Carolina state run park. The fee is $15 for adults, and $7 for children 12 and under. The park has a zoo, restaurant, hiking trails, ice cream shop, souvenir shop, the Mile-High Swinging Bridge...and lots of wild life to watch. The view is spectacular, and there is an elevator. Plan on doing a day long trip here because there's so much to do.
The kids and I camped out at the Grandfather Mountain RV Resort for $16/day. You can get a camping cabin to a two bedroom cabin for $60 to $120/night. They had a little general store for supplies, ice, snacks, drinks, and fire wood. They also had hot water showers and clean bathrooms. The campground is right next to the beautiful cold water creek.
The campground is also right next to the Grandfather Mountain Trout Farm and Gem Mine. You can catch trout for $6/lb. They have two ponds 3 lb and 5 lb and up. This is fantastic for young kids and adults a like. They provide poles and bait, and it will not take long for the fish to bite. The trout are delicious!
Everywhere you drive in this area is going to be beautiful and scenic. You won't be far from one of the most famous sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway...and that's the Linville Viaduct.
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