Grandfather Mountain, NC - (Mile High Swinging Bridge & Nature Habitat)

[@AmericanWoodlandRelics]

I want to say thank you. I don't know if you realize that you are the eyes and ears of many people who may have physical problems and can't get out to do some of the things that you are doing. With the videos that you put out, we are still able to enjoy the sights and sounds. Thanks again, and may GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU❤️

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Wow, thank you. Comments like this are what makes it worth it. We are so glad you enjoy our content.

[@dougsmoak3057]

Great job guys,, y’all were right about that wind up there, absolutely beautiful day for y’all to enjoy! Thanks for sharing.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, it has been blowing hard every other time I've ever been up there. We couldn't believe how calm it was yesterday.

[@Phillip-yy4fr]

Thanks for another beautiful video. You are the best.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much!

[@Marilyn-KY]

Another place we haven’t visited and can’t now with our limited mobility. A reminder never to put off doing things. Thanks for sharing.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@Marilyn-KY You're so welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@wendylogan5878]

Thank you for bringing back memories. Growing up my dad would take us to grandfather mountain every fall. It was a lot of fun seeing the animals and the swinging bridge. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You are very welcome. We are so glad that our video brought back fond memories for you, and we thank you for letting us know that.

[@FrankensteinLover]

Absolutely breathtaking views, love seeing you both get out and enjoy Gods Gifts. Great Video love your channel.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@stevehanks3414]

Wow that place is busy in the summer. We were there in December 2018 (I think 2018) when the big snow storm hit. Jim Cantore came to Boone. Needless to say we got off the mountain. Florida tourists dont need to be on the mountain when the snow hits. Brought back some great memories watching this one. We ate at the Daniel Boone Restaurant, it was really good. Thanks for taking us back.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Daniel Boone Inn is on our list, hopefully in the near future. And yes, that 2018 snowstorm was quite a big one!

[@patriciahurley1867]

Great video. Safe travels and God bless.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much! God bless!

[@ellenthompson8143]

Love Grandfather Mountain, have been a couple times. Second time I successfully made it across bridge. I would be the person not letting go of rail as I am terrified of heights and the movement! Was on my bucket list to master the bridge! Love the memories with friends!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Glad you made it across on the 2nd attempt. It would be scary for someone that hasn't done that type of thing before.

[@maggiemiles4272]

Wow, thanks for doing this video to take us along. Been over 50 years since i have been up there, lots of changes.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You are very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@apey33]

Great video, we enjoy watching you guys! 🤗

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We really enjoyed meeting y'all yesterday. Hope you had a great visit up there, as well!

[@cliffordnorthrup5405]

We love your videos keep up the good work this is Cliff and Dorothy from Toledo Ohio

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you both for watching and letting us know you enjoyed the video. Hope you all are doing well there in Ohio.

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

What a lovely place indeed Blue Ridge mountains

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes!

[@SmokeyMountainDreamer]

I really enjoyed this video. I've never been there before. Will definitely have to check it out, thanks for taking us along.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You are very welcome. If you do go, let us know what you think of it.

[@KevinVohrer]

Halfway across the swinging bridge last time I chickened out and turned around 😂 but next time I will make myself cross the entire bridge. Great video as always God Bless

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, just have to make yourself keep going to the end. Once you get to those rocks, the view is really nice. Thank you for watching, and God bless.

[@smokymountainman4964]

This was a wonderful video. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dww-fromnc]

Very nice video. Always good to see people with common sense concerning their pets.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, absolutely!

[@PaulJames-uz5yl]

watching from England....cool vid and great scenery 🙂

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you for watching all the way from England. Glad you enjoyed the video and our scenery here in Western North Carolina.

[@sharonspivey781]

Love Grandfather Mountain , know this area very well. My parents lived in Linville. Love this area of the mountains. I'm partial to Maggie Valley, Bryson City, Waynesville area.😊 Thanks for sharing your visit to Grandfather's Mountain with us. Beautiful!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You are very welcome. And yes, we agree...We love the MV, Waynesville, and Bryson City area the best!

[@christineprice5463]

I'm in Columbia South Carolina and I remember Hugo well. I was without power for 3 weeks. Thanks. I am to scared to walk on the bridge. So I love youe video!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

So glad you like the video. The bridge isn't all that bad. Hope you get to visit up there sometime.

[@michaelptm2269]

Thank you! Loved the video. God Bless!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thanks for watching! God bless.

[@tonylashmit2613]

Its been 30 plus years or more since I've been to Grandfather Mountain. Went with the church group. Since yall had to hike up to the bridge, it was educational to see the cable/spring system of the swinging bridge. The noise of it is quite creepy in fact. Great video as always!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you very much. Yes, that's the first time we had actually been down below the bridge and seen how the cables went into the rock like that.

[@traceymcclintock6942]

Great video! This really explains everything very well! I can’t wait to go back, it has been a long time since I have been to Grandfather Mountain.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much! Glad you found the video informative and helpful. Hope you get to go back soon, and have a wonderful trip.

[@Momtocam1997]

It’s been several years since we were up there..never crossed the swinging bridge. Thanks for sharing😊

[@NCMemoryMakers]

It is an experience, for sure.

[@amberbryant8141]

So beautiful views of Grandfather Mountain ❤ I did touch there very first time since in 8th grade and classmates trip to Grandfather Mountain. Love it and want go back again visit yet. 😟

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Hope you get to!

[@janetmoss-s4o]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video! My sister and brother inlaw and my brother and sister inlaw went there last June. On January 2nd this year my brother passed away from a brain tumor. I'm so happy he was able to do that.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

So very sorry for your loss, but very glad that your brother got to experience this place, and that the video brought back a good memory.

[@janetmoss-s4o]

​@NCMemoryMakers Mike is in heaven now and perfect! We miss him terribly but we will all be reunited one day!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@janetmoss-s4o So thankful for the promise of eternal life, through Jesus Christ!

[@janetmoss-s4o]

@@NCMemoryMakers amen!

[@bettysuewyatt6170]

The last time we went to Grandfather Mountain the swinging bridge area was closed due to high winds. Our tickets were half price because of that. Enjoyed your video.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

We were surprised at how little wind there was the day we went. It is usually very windy up there. Thanks for watching.

[@trinaramsey8943]

I really enjoy your videos ❤

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Thank you so much for watching! We are glad you enjoyed it.

[@RuthCollins-g1g]

I love the video i couldn't get up there i would have to use my walker and it would be hard but i enjoyed your trip God bless and keep you both

[@NCMemoryMakers]

So glad you enjoyed the video. This is actually the first time that we've ever had to walk to the top. There is a parking lot right up at the top, but it was so full yesterday, we would have had to have waited in line for a long time. We decided just to walk up. However, if you do get to visit, I want you to know there is a parking lot at the very top. I think it was so crowded yesterday, because of the discount.

[@HairesLastResortAdventures]

Ok, my anxiety kicked in when you showed the ropes from the bridge in the boulder rocks. The squeaking of the bridge and the views got me a little bit more. Then I saw the couple with the little girl. Kudos to y’all. Charlie will tell you right now. I probably would not make that one. Thanks for going across the bridge for me ;)

[@NCMemoryMakers]

You are very welcome. Glad y'all enjoyed it. But it's not really all that bad. When we were hiking back down, we met a woman who was basically walking on all fours going up the trail, and there weren't even any drop offs at that point. She apologized and said she was scared of heights. I told her if she was nervous now, she was not going to like the bridge when she got to the top. I don't know how that went. But the views up there are amazing.

[@JamieHill-z9r]

Great video! My wife and I along with our daughter and her boyfriend met y’all yesterday just as we crossed over the bridge onto the rocks. I had never seen your channel but I will check out some more of your videos!👍😊

[@NCMemoryMakers]

I'm trying to remember if we spoke with you all. We did meet some of our viewers outside of the visitor center at the top. But you are saying we met right after crossing the swinging bridge, onto the rocks? Would you happen to be in this video, where can watch that part and see you? Thank you for commenting and letting us know, and we certainly do hope that you enjoy our other videos, as well.

[@JamieHill-z9r]

I didn’t see us in the video. Y’all were about to cross back over the bridge towards the parking lot 👍

[@JamieHill-z9r]

I found your channel when we saw your shirts😄

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@JamieHill-z9r We were thinking that might be it. So glad y'all found it, and enjoyed the video! Thanks for letting us know!

[@mattsmith4420]

Went there Friday great weather pretty aera

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, it is very nice. We are blessed to live so close.

[@smokymountainman4964]

Derrick, I went across the mile high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain, and I got a 1/4 of the way across, and I froze. I could not go forward and backward. I am afraid of heights, and when the bridge starting swinging and swaying I could not move. Kim was clear over the bridge on the edge of the rocks on the other side, and she was calling to me, but I could not move. A man from my church and a total stranger each took a hold of me on both sides and walked me across the bridge. I made it, but then I had to walk back across. I bought a sweatshirt that said I crossed the mile high swinging bridge to prove that I did it. The views up there sure are beautiful.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

That is a neat story. Thank you for sharing it. Didn't know you had a fear of heights like that. The movement of the bridge, could be intimidating for some.

[@jcnichols1854]

Beautiful. Don't know about the swinging bridge thing!!

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, that is one of the top attractions at the top. It is pretty awesome, with a great view.

[@markebass]

I was checking out the videos of where y'all go and it is like you are following me! I go to Calabash and Cherry Grove, last year I went to St. Augustine and Sarasota, the only difference is you go into Tennessee and I stay in the NC mountains. The parkway between Grandfather and Blowing Rock is one of my favorite places on earth! You should go to West Virginia and see the Beckley coal mine and the New River bridge.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Wow, those are some amazing coincidences! We have been doing St. Augustine, Sarasota, and the North Myrtle Beach area for years. We also love doing the NC side of the Smokies, as well. Have you driven the Blue Ridge Parkway section from Cherokee to Asheville? This has the highest elevations on the entire roadway, and some of the views are just spectacular. We did the New River Gorge back in 2019, but unfortunately, we had not started this channel yet, so we don't have a video of it.

[@markebass]

@@NCMemoryMakers I like Florida but last year was my first at Sarasota. I stayed at Siesta Key and loved the clear water and sand that was not hot even though it was 95-100 degrees. I plan on going to Cherokee this year. Hopefully you have some videos I can watch before I go to see if you have some insight. I have been end-to-end on the Parkway but I gravitate to the area around Linville, Banner Elk, and Blowing Rock. I try to do something a little different sometimes which is why I watch channels like this. For example, a few years ago I went to Crossnore based on a youtube video I saw and loved it. It has a Ben Long Frescoe and is known for its looms. I went to West Virginia in October and the fall colors were spectacular. If you don't have it on this channel it didn't happen! You will have to go back.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

@@markebass We do have a few videos in Cherokee, and several in Maggie Valley, Waynesville, and Bryson City. We would highly recommend seeing "Unto These Hills", while in Cherokee. Also, check out our videos on Mingo Falls and Soco Falls.

[@pattivanderhart2221]

Oooh, boy. I don't think I could do that bridge. Beautiful though.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

It's not all that bad. It only sways a little bit. Just one step at a time.

[@smokymountainman4964]

Our dog painted a picture. He did a great job. He painted it while he was on vacation at his kennel. I will have to show you sometime .

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, we would love to see it!

[@markebass]

When you enter the main entrance ask for the times of the animal enrichments so you will be guaranteed to see all the animals. That is the only time I could see the cougars. My favorite memories were when there used to be a platform for hang gliders to run and jump off the mountain. They could fly like birds then land at the meadow below.

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

So true you can see three states indeed North Carolina Tennessee and Virginia

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, great views!

[@DeborahClaypool]

Never been there but now want to

[@NCMemoryMakers]

If you get to go, let us know how you like it.

[@RobinBlocker]

I went to the show they had with Mildred Minnie and Maxie. They told us if she wants to sit where you are, move. Haha then as we went across the swinging bridge my mom gasped and I looked back to see Mildred coming across the bridge behind me. Mom was on the bank panicking. Haha bout brought our her momma bear instincts.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Oh, wow. They let Mildred run free back then? That would be pretty cool, but a little scary.

[@RobinBlocker]

@NCMemoryMakers they did a little show where they gave her soda in the can. She would gulp them down and look for more. We were outside sitting, maybe 5 feet from her. It was exactly that cool but a little scary.

[@teresareed5597]

We were a little confused about GF mtn - do they limit visitors to only neighboring counties? We live in Ohio and would like to come visit, if we could be permitted access.

[@NCMemoryMakers]

No, anyone can come. The "Dollar Days" discount that they have in April, is only for visitors from neighboring counties. That is why I posted the regular price admission information in the opening, as well. But anyone outside of those counties are still welcome to visit. They would just have to pay the full admission, OR be in the vehicle with someone who is local, to get the discount. Visitors from the neighboring counties also pay the full admission price, OTHER than the "Dollar Days" during the month of April. But anyone can come. You probably would have to reserve a time slot ahead, though. We had an 11:00 time slot. It would be best to call, and see if that is a requirement all of the time, or just during the busy time of "Dollar Days". Honestly, this was the busiest we have ever seen it, and I suspect that is because of local people taking advantage of the discount. The time slot may not be required during less busy times.

[@kaykay7420]

Please keep your eyes open for missing Sebastian Roger’s missing since Feb 26,24 last spotted sat at grandfather mountain but was not rescued

[@NCMemoryMakers]

Yes, we have been contacted several times about him, since he was apparently there the same day we were.. Unfortunately, we are not still there now. And I'm sure he isn't either. We pray he is found safe and returned home.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

ARTHUR GUITAR BOOGIE SMITH : Singin on the Mountain - DOT . Get it, I got it. Has a great cover taken on the near-top, concert time. 63 or 4.