First in Freedom, The North Carolina State Flag! Join a Park Ranger as we celebrate America’s 250 with a hands-on activity that explores the history and the meaning of the North Carolina State flag. Then take a historic hike to the Chimney to celebrate 250 years of independence.
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 the birds who call the Park home this time of year. Cost: $11 Adult Annual Passholder, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. Purchase Event Tickets Here
First in Freedom, The North Carolina State Flag! Join a Park Ranger as we celebrate America’s 250 with a hands-on activity that explores the history and the meaning of the North Carolina State flag. Then take a historic hike to the Chimney to celebrate 250 years of independence.
Hit the trails and celebrate this national holiday! Join naturalists throughout the day to learn more about the park’s history, flora, and fauna. Cost: Included with Park admission.
Join local experts on a guided hike to discover the geologic history of the Rock. This “gneiss” opportunity invites you to explore the unique geology of Chimney Rock State Park and the Hickory Nut Gorge. Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. Purchase Event Tickets Read More
This national holiday celebrates our favorite thing to do… get outdoors! Look for our discovery stations as you hike and learn some cool trail information and history from our naturalists.
NC State Parks is celebrating Juneteenth! Join a Park Ranger to learn more about this holiday, and make a craft.
Do you ever wonder what goes on in the Park after dark? Join a naturalist on the Hickory Nut Falls Trail and learn who comes out when the sun goes down. This unique hike is the perfect time to learn about some of the Park’s rarely-seen residents Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Read More
Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, and 110 years of Chimney Rock by joining us on this special hike to learn more about the Park's unique history! Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Adult Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. Purchase Event Tickets Here
Join us as we celebrate World Ranger Day! Our Park Rangers work hard to keep our parks and public lands open,safe,and accessible for all. Did you know that many rangers are also firefighters, EMTs, police officers, and more? Meet a Park Ranger and learn about the many hats a Park Ranger wears. Cost: Included Read More
