Grandfather Mountain

We were staying pretty close to Grandfather Mountain so we spent a few hours exploring that area. The views were gorgeous and the kids loved climbing around on the rocks at the top of the mountain. They have a "mile high" swinging bridge you can cross. (The elevation is a mile.) Elsa was really nervous about crossing but quickly got over her fear. Simon was scared too and wanted to be carried across. But as soon as he was across, he wouldn't let anyone help him climb the rocks. They have a nature center on the mountain with a few live animals (including bears) so we checked those out, had lunch, and then did a short nature walk.