About the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games Every July thousands of tartan clad warriors descend on MacRae Meadows in the shadow of Grandfather Mountain for the annual North Carolina Highland Games. From its humble beginnings in 1956, the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games has grown to become the largest Scottish Games in the United States and by… Continue reading Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
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Grandfather Mountain
About Grandfather Mountain As you drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Blowing Rock and Linville you’ll see Grandfather Mountain towering above the other nearby peaks. While at 5995 feet, it’s not the tallest mountain in North Carolina, it is higher than its neighbors. And the way it quickly rises to its peaks gives Grandfather… Continue reading Grandfather Mountain
Lake Lure Field Report
Lake Lure Field Report For more about Lake Lure including its history and things to do in the area, check out our Lake Lure Page . Today’s expedition was to Lake Lure in Rutherford County, North Carolina. I’m working on a list of free things to do in Western North Carolina and wanted to explore… Continue reading Lake Lure Field Report