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 engage your student’s interest in the natural world. After morning activities conclude, hang out for an afternoon in the Park with plenty of ways to Read More
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.
What better way to celebrate National Trails Day than by hitting a trail and helping to maintain one of Chimney Rock's hidden gems? Come join Park Rangers at the Rumbling Bald Climbing Access for a trail workday to help to take care of the outdoor spaces that we love and keep them safe and accessible Read More
Hit the trails and celebrate this national holiday! Join naturalists throughout the day to learn more about the park’s history, flora, and fauna. See schedule below for more information. Cost: Included with Park admission.
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. Meet at Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop 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 Annual Passholder, $15 Youth (ages 5-15), $9 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.
We all know trees are important, but do we totally understand the roles they play in everyday life? A Park Ranger will lead your family through an introduction to the life cycle, basic identification, and impressive facts about trees. Meet at Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop
