Grandfather Mountain, Nature on a Whole Different Level
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photo by Hugh Morton (1.4 MB)

Some mornings when the clouds linger in the valleys, guests can see the peaks of Mt. Mitchell standing alone across the sea of white.

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photo by Hugh Morton (.596 MB)

Clouds freeze on the top of the Mountain and cover the Swinging Bridge with rime ice.

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photo by Hugh Morton (1.4 MB)

Mountain ridges retreat for dozens of miles in all directions from the top of Grandfather Mountain.

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photo by Hugh Morton (6.7 MB)

The peaks of Grandfather Mountain covered in rime ice, an icy crust that forms when the clouds freeze on the trees.

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photo by Jack Morton (164 KB)

Otters love to play in the snow, and the Grandfather Mountain staffs works quickly to clear roads and path of ice and snow so guests can come up to enjoy their antics.

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photo by Hugh Morton (1.08 MB)

Snow and ice covering Linville Peak on Grandfather Mountain in western North Carolina.

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"This is one of the Best Places we have ever been to on vacation!! We both loved it. It isn't just educational, it is beautiful, serene, and a joy to see!! I especially loved the animals and I loved the feeders hanging outside of the restaurant so we could watch the birds and squirrels eating. That was a real treat. I just can't say enough about it's beauty and how much we enjoyed it! Thank-you for one of the best vacations we have ever had. We will be back as soon as possible!! "

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Pensacola, FL