The 16th Annual Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend Hear lectures by renowned nature photographers in the evenings and photograph spectacular scenery and native animals during the day. Slides from Saturday's photo excursions are processed overnight to be entered in an informal contest Sunday morning. National Trails Day Volunteer Project A project will be planned to upgrade Grandfather trails. The Greenes will again serve as host group for the event. In all, a dozen top groups will perform.
Admission is free.
The red Catawba Rhododendron is abundant all across Grandfather Mountain, from MacRae Meadows at 4,300 feet in elevation to MacRae Peak at 5,939 feet in elevation. Because the flamboyant shrub abounds across this broad range of elevations, it can be enjoyed at each successive elevation during each successive week of June. The first blooms appear at the lower overlooks early in the month and the display will arrive at the Swinging Bridge by the month's end. Over one hundred Scottish clans and societies sponsor this celebration of Scottish dance, music and athletics, known for its colorful parades and kilted pageantry. 6th Annual Assault on Grandfather A five-mile road race that climbs 1,568 feet in elevation from the town of Linville to the summit of Grandfather Mountain.