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 WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES 1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks, and the photographer will 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 in Western North Carolina. The event is free but reservations are required. Schedule of Events: 5:30-6:15 am - Gate open for visitors with a reserved 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 often-overlooked “Signs of Spring.” Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $9 Youth Annual Passholder.
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 the migratory species that visit as the weather warms. Cost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult, $11 Annual Passholder, $15 Youth, $9 Youth Annual Passholder.
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
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.
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 the area and their roles in the ecosystem. Join us for some fun in the sun every weekday at 2pm on the Outcroppings Deck.
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.
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.
