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Summer Photo Contest – “Trees with a View”
As the bright green leaves darken to their summer colors, we are continuing our celebration of NC State Parks' Year of the Tree. Whether we always notice them or not, trees are a part of every famous view at Chimney Rock. For our summer photo contest, get creative by shooting “Trees with a View.” Maybe Read More
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Summer Animal Encounters
Did you know our staff had a wild side? Join a Park naturalist to meet some of our live Animal Ambassadors and learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important roles in the ecosystem. Some of our best teachers have feathers, fur, shells or scales!
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Naturalist Niche: Survival Skills
Have you ever wanted to put your inner-survivalist to the test? This workshop will engage participants by showing them how to handle the “what-ifs” in the outdoors.
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Playing for our Partners – Live Music at the Old Rock Cafe
Live music returns to the Old Rock Cafe with our new music series: Playing for our Partners. Come enjoy an evening of good food and good music on the deck overlooking the Rocky Broad River and support a good cause, too. A percentage of proceeds from each event in the series will benefit one of Read More
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