Baby Bear Cabin

08/23/2025

Fall is in the air now!!!

07/03/2025

All great ideas!

Planning a trip to the mountain this summer? Turn it into a road trip!

July can bring higher amounts of car traffic to our area, so be sure to check your navigation system for the fastest route before you start your drive!

For more information, check out grandfather.com/visit.

06/25/2025

Another bucket list for this summer!

Discover where to revel in the starry night sky around Boone, NC and the surrounding High Country.

06/23/2025

I definitely need to check these out this summer!!

You'll find some of North Carolina's most gorgeous waterfalls near Boone and its surroundings in the High Country. Our guide shares 25 of the best!

06/07/2025

Last day at the cabin today on National Black Bear Day!

It's National Black Bear Day!

Today, we are shouting out our resident black bears — Yonnie, Smokey, Carolina, Kody, Flower and F***y May!

You can read more about our BEARY special residents at grandfather.com/black-bears-2.

📸: Leslie Restivo Photography | GMSF

06/07/2025

Great ideas from NC Mountain Traveler!

06/04/2025

Great ideas of things to do in Boone this summer!

Discover some of the best things to do in June, July, and August in Boone, North Carolina.

06/01/2025

Beautiful morning to check this out! Follow NC Mountain Traveler for more places and activities to check out!

05/02/2025

UPDATE - STATE OF THE GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES

We at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games are fielding questions several times a week from all over the country as to the ability of our area to support the 2025 Highland Games in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The answer is a resounding yes! Our roads and bridges are now in good shape, and area lodging and restaurants are definitely open for business.

The storm damage was extensive to be sure, but the degree of repair in the six months following the hurricane has been amazing. Things are now at the place where those attending the 2025 Games will find the North Carolina High Country much like we were for the 2024 Games.

Many of you have purchased packages or tickets, and secured your lodging for this year’s event. To those of you who have done so, we say thank you! This message is being sent in the hopes that you will help us share the news about the repair and recovery in our area.

Also, we have received official word that the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Linville will remain open for the Summer and Fall. This is great news for the Highland Games and Avery and Watauga businesses.

Thank you in advance for helping us get the word out. We are really looking forward to seeing you “on the Mountain!”

July 10-13, 2025

04/12/2025

The mountains sre calling!!! There’s still availability at Baby Bear Cabin!

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