Events

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks' six trails with a naturalist. Watch the transformation from winter to spring on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of Read More

It might be cold outside, but we are always ready for a day of learning and adventure! Experience the Park during our quieter months on Chimney Rock's Winter Homeschool Day. Read More

Experience Hickory Nut Gorge coming alive with early spring wildflowers on this moderate hike. The route follows the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and continues down the Four Seasons Trail, where Read More

 Grab your camera and explore the Park, capturing budding wildflowers, busy birds, and anything else you encounter. Don’t be shy - you may even win a prize!    GREAT PRIZES Read More

 Celebrate the glory of Easter with song, scripture and spiritual music as a spectacular sunrise ascends over Lake Lure. Chimney Rock’s nondenominational Easter Sunrise Service has become a legendary event Read More

From emerging wildflowers and blooming trees to the calls of returning birds and frogs, spring has so much to offer. Join a naturalist on a moderate hike to discover the Read More

 Enjoy an intimate spring birding walk led by a local bird expert and soak in the beauty of the park during this lively season. Discover our year-round resident birds and Read More

Chimney Rock's Spring Homeschool Day is the perfect way to shake off the winter blues and enjoy the beauty of the season! Join our team for hands-on programs created to Read More

Have you ever wanted to learn how to identify the songs in nature’s symphony? Join us for a moderate hike during which you will learn the sounds of some of Read More

Join a Park Naturalist and meet some of our “Wilder Teammates.” Our live Animal Ambassadors are amazing educators, and they love to help teach about the types of wildlife in Read More