Grandfather Mountain is the tallest mountain in the Blue Ridge and the only private park in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve. Marvel at 360-degree views of mountain ridge after mountain ridge retreating to the horizon.
The Mile High Swinging Bridge was built to give visitors easy access to the breath-taking view from Grandfather Mountain's Linville Peak.The 228-foot suspension bridge spans an 80-foot chasm at more than one mile in elevation. Surveys show that the journey to the other side is always considered the highlight of a trip to Grandfather Mountain.
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Outside Magazine rates Boone, North Carolina one of America's Best Small Towns based on overall quality and proximity to biking, running, paddling, hiking, and skiing.
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The NC High Country is the pivot point of the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Boone area is the perfect place to celebrate the 2010 75th anniversary of the most popular unit of the National Park System.
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