How many people have died in the Grandfather Mountain?
How many people have died in the Grandfather Mountain? One step or stumble can mean trouble. There have been three fatalities here since 1952, two within the last year, and while any is too many, mountain authorities say that's not a bad record for 46 years. About 250,000 people are expected to visit Grandfather Mountain this year.
Who owns Grandfather Mountain?
When combined with other donations and purchases from Morton and business-partner John Williams, The Conservancy now owns or manages more than 4,000 acres of Grandfather Mountain.