October 4-12 » Linville
Grandfather Mountain, with its distinctive biodiversity of flora and fauna, is the picturesque setting for these nature tours. Weather permitting, guests will be led on a 30-minute ramble, with knowledgeable guides dispensing info about the local environs along with the science behind the fall season’s changing leaves. Rambles will begin outside the entrance of the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery. » Grandfather Mountain, 2050 Blowing Rock Hwy.; daily, 1 p.m.-1:30 p.m.; $32, kids 4-12, $12; (800) 468-7325; grandfather.com