Grandfather Mountain

The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was formed in 2009 to operate the 700-acre portion of the Linville, N.C. nature park that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge, Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and Mildred The Bear Animal Habitats. Grandfather Mountain formed as a scenic travel destination in 1952 under the leadership of founder Hugh Morton and was privately owned for six decades. After Morton’s death in 2006, his heirs sold 2,600 acres of the rugged backcountry to the state of North Carolina, leading to the creation of Grandfather Mountain State Park..

Everything we do is to benefit the mountain itself and the people who visit. People like you help us protect the mountain for future generations and inspire the conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand, and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain. To learn about one of the world's most biologically diverse nature preserves, visit grandfather.com.