Abstract:
A spectacular new visitor center, reinforced with stone and steel, has been built on top of 6,000 foot Grandfather Mountain, part of the Blue Ridge Range. The new center is the largest single construction project of the development program at Grandfather Mountain, housing meeting facilities, snack bar, gift shop, restrooms, and storage. New heavy-duty equipment for the U.S. Department of Commerce weather station will be installed near the center's flag pole.