On a few occasions in the past, my wife Emma and I visited friends who had a distant view of it from their mountain cabin. They were always thrilled to point the iconic summit out as a centerpiece of the High Country landscape. Plus, it simply has a name that suggests grandiosity. However, that distant panorama of Grandfather Mountain had hardly prepared us for how magical hiking up to Callaway Peak was going to be. Little did we know that the venerable mountain is truly a natural wonder, with more than a dozen distinct ecological zones and a plethora of creeks, springs, and the Watauga River adding to the scenery.
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Stewart Cabin at 371 Swinging Bridge Rd, Franklin, North Carolina.
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Jonathan Creek has plenty of Brown and Rainbow trout waiting to be caught. Tubing We have very large creek running right beside our place. We have plenty of tubes for you to try your skills. Our playground has monkey bars, swings, a pogo swing, towers, tetherball, basketball, a swinging bridge, telescope, climbing wall, chain climb, robe climb, etc Campfires We have a large fire pit and have wood. If you want to have a roast we have the sticks. This is similar to horseshoes.
Tips For Planning Your August Adventure To Grandfather Mountain
Just about an hour from Burke County, Grandfather Mountain may be a favorite day trip among Burke visitors. Cross the famous Mile High Swinging Bridge, photograph native wildlife in natural habitats and hike some of the South's finest alpine trails. An International Biosphere Reserve. Winter may be a great time to stay inside and cuddle under some blankets in the warmth but what happens when that dreaded cabin fever starts to creep up on you?
One of the regions top destinations for family fun in the snow--no skis required! Be sure to call and reserve your zipline tour or snowtubing adventure in advance! Otter Falls is just a minute or two away.