In contrast to the swinging bridge and other tourist attractions, Grandfather Mountain State Park is primarily known for its camping and hiking trails. WRAL News spoke to Landis Taylor with the ...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Ajax, a bald eagle who lived at Grandfather Mountain for nearly a decade after being rescued from a Florida golf course, has died. He was 11. The eagle died Wednesday following ...

At Grandfather Mountain, most trails will reopen, though Profile Trail, Profile Connector Trail and Profile Campsite are closed. At Rendezvous Mountain, all areas will reopen.

We will miss his strength and confidence,” official at not-for-profit animal rehab center says. “He was always so regal and ...

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has lined up an inspiring slate of events for the coming months. This year’s calendar kicks ...

LINVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Grandfather Mountain has bid farewell to Ajax the bald eagle. Park officials say Ajax died Wednesday, Feb. 5, following complications from an infection he ...

Grandfather Mountain is mourning the loss of an 11-year-old bald eagle. Ajax the bald eagle died on Wednesday following complications from an infection he developed. “We will miss his strength and ...

Ajax, the beloved Grandfather Mountain bald eagle, has died, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation officials said on Feb. 5, 2025. Here, he perches in his habitat. LESLIE RESTIVO GRANDFATHER ...