Grandfather Mountain offers a striking backdrop for the vibrant hues of rhododendron blooms.
SKIP SICKLER, GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION
Grandfather Mountain’s Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble returns this June, with short, guided strolls offered daily through June 6. The naturalist-led, interpretive walks show visitors where to best observe the blooms, while teaching them about their history, characteristics and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The programs are free with regular park admission.
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PHOTOS: Grandfather Mountain rhododendron
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Tesla Rider, a Park Naturalist with Grandfather Mountain, leads the Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble around Grandfather Mountain on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. Rider is discussing the Flame Azalea. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Grandfather Mountain's Eagle, Griffin, rests amid rhododendrons in his habitat on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Tesla Rider, a Park Naturalist with Grandfather Mountain, leads the Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble around Grandfather Mountain on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. Rider lead a group of walkers around the mountain and discussed the history and biology of various rhododendron species now in bloom. The Catawba Rhododendron, the pink variety, is most prominent in the first two weeks of June while the Rosebay Rhododendron, the white variety, is most prominent in the last two weeks of June. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Catawba rhododendrons are in bloom at Grandfather Mountain on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Tesla Rider, a Park Naturalist with Grandfather Mountain, leads the Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble around Grandfather Mountain on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. Rider lead a group of walkers around the mountain and discussed the history and biology of various rhododendron species now in bloom. The Catawba Rhododendron, the pink variety, is most prominent in the first two weeks of June while the Rosebay Rhododendron, the white variety, is most prominent in the last two weeks of June. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Catawba rhododendrons on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Grandfather Mountain in Linville, N.C. (Winston-Salem Journal, Andrew Dye)
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Want to go?
Through June 6, Join Grandfather Mountain naturalists at 2 p.m. daily for the Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble, a short, guided stroll to enjoy and learn about the iconic rhododendron plants that bloom throughout the park. Guided walks are included with regular park admission. Call 800-468-7325 or visit grandfather.com for more information.
Grandfather Mountain’s Remarkable Rhododendron Ramble returns this June, with short, guided strolls offered daily through June 6. The naturalist-led, interpretive walks show visitors where to best observe the blooms, while teaching them about their history, characteristics and roles they play in the mountain’s ecological communities. The programs are free with regular park admission.
SKIP SICKLER, GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION
