Events

Join us to celebrate North Carolina, a.k.a. "The Great Trails State!" Chimney Rock offers six great trails for you to explore on this special day. We will also be hosting Read More

Watch as the Park comes alive under the shadow of darkness on this guided evening excursion with a naturalist. Do you know which animals come out along the Hickory Nut Read More

Fall color is not only the reason people travel to WNC each year, it’s also one of the annual highlights for locals. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Read More

Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks' six trails with a naturalist. Discover the fall flora and fauna of the Park while learning more about the history of this Read More

Chimney Rock honors veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 10-12, 2026. Must present military ID or proof of Read More

Take a break from the ordinary and join us for a mindfulness hike. Forest Bathing is a practice that invites you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty and serenity Read More

What does it mean to be a good neighbor?  Learn more about the habits of your wildlife neighbors and discover effective ways to ensure they remain wild and healthy within 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

Santa has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Come Read More

Santa has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. But where better to practice than one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Come Read More