North Carolina has no shortage of picturesque mountain towns, but Boone tops the list for both Girgenti and ... its access to “three different ski mountains during the winter, Grandfather Mountain and ...

We will miss his strength and confidence,” official at not-for-profit animal rehab center says. “He was always so regal and ...

Ajax, the beloved Grandfather Mountain bald eagle, died Wednesday due to complications from an infection, officials with the N.C. nature park in Linville said. He was 11. “We will miss his ...

Ajax arrived at Grandfather Mountain on Aug. 26, 2015, estimated to be about 1 and a 1/2 years old.He came to North Carolina from Florida after falling from his nest on a golf course. The fall ...

LINVIILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A bald eagle from Grandfather Mountain State Park died at 11 years old on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The ...

He came from the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey in central Florida, after falling from his nest on a golf course.

Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has lined up an inspiring slate of events for the coming months. This year’s calendar kicks ...

Ajax was often seen flying between perches in his habitat, swimming in the pond and sharing perches with Griffin, another bald eagle.

LINVILLE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Grandfather Mountain has bid farewell to Ajax the bald eagle. Park officials say Ajax died Wednesday, Feb. 5, following complications from an infection he ...