The Little White House

08/10/2022

Grandfather Mountain. A beautiful one hour drive from the Little White House!

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Here's the Grandfather Mountain report for today:

A particularly great spot for seeing fall color right now is outside the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery, looking up at Linville Peak. The sugar maples near the parking area and habitats have turned a mix of orange and red (as illustrated in this photo), and the striped maples on the paths to the habitats are now turning yellow. Photo by Monty Combs | Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation

Though still early in the season, staff members are observing color progression each day on the mountain. The forecast through the weekend continues to call for ideal fall weather, making it a perfect time to visit Grandfather Mountain. During this busy season, booking reservations in advance online is strongly recommended: grandfather.com/tickets.

Visit our Daily Fall Color Gallery: grandfather.com/fall-color-gallery

02/10/2022

Awesome waterfall! Include a visit to the Highlands as part of your visit.

Dry Falls near Highlands is a spectacular 75-foot roadside waterfall that you can walk behind. Our guide will share everything you need to know about it.

30/09/2022

When you visit the exquisitely picturesque Linville Falls, you’ll see why it’s the most photographed waterfall in North Carolina.

26/09/2022

Big festival! 30 minutes away from the little White House!

Join us in Downtown Marion for the 37th Annual Mountain Glory Festival! Take in the Arts & Crafts Street Festival while enjoying the local bands and talent! This small-town celebration of fall reflects the glory of the mountains with 150 crafts and food vendors. Children’s events, competitions, an...

25/09/2022

Beautiful one hour drive from the little White House!

Trees have already started to change colors in parts of western North Carolina -- a sign that fall is officially here. Mountain experts say it's already looking like it's going to be a beautiful year for viewing fall foliage.

23/09/2022

Wow!

Table Rock Mountain is an excellent way to experience the rugged Linville Gorge Wilderness Area, even if you aren't an expert hiker. Be safe and follow our tips!

22/09/2022

Last weekend for 2022

22/09/2022

Perfect day trip from the Little White House!

North Carolina’s iconic mountain has been a place of wild beauty for hundreds of millions of years. The Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation is determined to keep it that way.

20/09/2022

The FREE-to-visit Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a lovely garden and a one-of-a-kind Western North Carolina attraction that belongs on everyone's bucket list.

18/09/2022

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17/09/2022

Two fall weekends currently open to book the Little White House- the last weekend of October and first weekend of November. Beautiful time of the year!

Entire home in Morganton, United States. Unique living in this 600 sq ft tiny house! The home is in a gated neighborhood, privately situated on a ten acre mountain scape but is less tha...

17/09/2022

A definite must see within 30 minutes of the Little White House!

High Shoals Falls in South Mountains State Park (near Morganton) is one of the best waterfalls near Asheville. It's 1 mile into a strenuous 2.7-mile loop trail.

16/09/2022

Great article about Morganton and the many things to do and see in the area

See our favorite things to do in Morganton and Burke County, home to a charming downtown, festivals, breweries, Linville Gorge and Lake James & South Mountains State Parks.

16/09/2022

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Over a decade ago Michael Denslow and I created a fall color map showing when peak colors would occur in the western part of North Carolina (covering the mountains and foothills and a portion of the Piedmont). This map accounted for both elevation effects (earlier the higher up you are) and latitude (the farther north you are the earlier).

By using both latitude and elevation (which many other maps do not do), we believe we have a more accurate representation of peak fall color times. Of course, times can change due to weather, so these are approximate dates. Note that I also changed the dates to a week or so range instead of putting up a single day, which better reflects not only when the colors will be at peak, but a crude guess for how long also.

By including latitude and elevation we can explain why Highlands, which is almost two degrees farther south than Boone has peak fall colors at nearly the same time. This is because Highlands is almost 1,000' higher in elevation than Boone, and being higher is, weatherwise, like being farther north.

The reason I am posting this new map is that due to climate change, the old dates appear now to be out of sync with when colors actually do peak. In response to that, I have changed the dates on the map to better coincide with what I am actually seeing in the field. That map is attached here for your perusal.

For media people, you are free to use this map in your broadcasts as long as you credit Michael Denslow and myself as the creators.

Enjoy!

07/09/2022

It’s time! Apples, Bakery and General Store.

Apple Hill Orchard is open seasonally. Click here to find out hours for our Farm Market, Apple Picking, and Bakery. We are closed on Sundays.

06/09/2022

Ride the Ridgeline Trolley through the Linville Gorge area and experience the beautiful fall colors on a guided tour.

01/09/2022

Morganton Festival September 9 & 10, 2022 Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Come play in the streets at the 40th annual Morganton Festival in downtown Morganton, North Carolina. The festival features free music each evening, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, food for all ages, plus arts and....

31/08/2022

We took the trolley last October and then again this past Saturday. Fabulous!
It has also been featured in Our State Magazine.
People come from all over the state to ride it.

Join us on the Ridgeline Trolley for the Fall Color Tour, hosted by Burke Country Tourism. Board the Trolley in Morganton, NC and enjoy the sights as you

31/08/2022

Linville Falls Winery makes a great pairing with Linville Water Falls! Perfect day trip.

It's time to sip at the best North Carolina wineries and vineyards! From the mountains to the coast, the Old North State boasts a diverse range of winemakers.

30/08/2022

We hope you enjoy reading things to do in North Carolina in September and pick a few local events and festivals or even a big-time event or two to enjoy.

28/08/2022

Yes!

The FREE-to-visit Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a lovely garden and a one-of-a-kind Western North Carolina attraction that belongs on everyone's bucket list.

21/08/2022

15/08/2022

The Little White House is booked every weekend through October but for this weekend. Looking to get away to enjoy delicious food, unique shopping, great hiking and/or beautiful water falls? Come check out all the great things to do and see in the Morganton area!

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Entire home/apt in Morganton, United States. Unique living in this 600 sq ft tiny house! The home is in a gated neighborhood, privately situated on a ten acre mountain scape but is less tha...

15/08/2022

We take the elevator up then walk back down.
Combine Chimney Rock with the Flowering Bridge and boat ride on Lake Lure for a fabulous day!

You can't say you've explored North Carolina until you've visited the famed Chimney Rock inside Chimney Rock State Park. Our guide shares exactly how to reach the top.

13/08/2022

Today!!

The event is presented by the Town of Valdese each year to commemorate the heroic Waldensian people who founded Valdese in 1893. Honoring the Town's unique heritage with a variety of events that fills the quaint downtown with over 15,000 visitors and residents during the 2 day festival celebration.....

12/08/2022

Wiseman's View of the Linville Gorge Wilderness is a popular scenic overlook in Pisgah National Forest, Western NC. Our guide shows you how to find it!

12/08/2022

Tonight and tomorrow!

The event is presented by the Town of Valdese each year to commemorate the heroic Waldensian people who founded Valdese in 1893. Honoring the Town's unique heritage with a variety of events that fills the quaint downtown with over 15,000 visitors and residents during the 2 day festival celebration.....

06/08/2022

Wonderful!

The Catawba River Greenway is a wonderful trail that stretches 3.8 miles from Greenlee Ford to Rocky Ford in Morganton.

06/08/2022

September 9&10-40th annual Historic Morganton festival! It’s almost here!!!!

Morganton Festival September 9 & 10, 2022 Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Come play in the streets at the 40th annual Morganton Festival in downtown Morganton, North Carolina. The festival features free music each evening, Kid Zone fun with rides and games, food for all ages, plus arts and....