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SUMMARY:Spring Photo Contest: "Wilderness in Bloom"
DESCRIPTION: 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!  \n  \nGREAT PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO 3 WINNING ENTRIES \n1st Prize: The winning photo will be our Facebook cover photo for two weeks\, and the photographer will receive two annual passes to Chimney Rock State Park. \n2nd Prize: After the first place photo\, the second place photo will be our Facebook cover photo for one week. The photographer will receive one annual pass to Chimney Rock State Park. \n3rd Prize: The third place photographer will receive two adult day passes (or one family pack of day passes) to Chimney Rock State Park. \n  \nCONTEST RULES: \n\nThere is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken of Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between April 1\, 2026– May 31\, 2026.\nThe contest is open to amateur and professional photographers.\nUp to three photos per person can be submitted via any of the following ways to be eligible to win:\n\nE-mail: Email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to communications@chimneyrockpark.com.\nFacebook: First\, like the Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park page. Next\, send us a private message including your contact information specified in rule #3.\n\n\nEvery entry should be clearly labeled with the photographer’s name\, city & state\, a brief photo caption\, an email address and the best phone number to reach you.\nPhotos should be available at a minimum resolution of 1200 x 1600 pixels (1 MB minimum) to be eligible to win. Photos taken via smart phones\, tablets and other mobile devices are welcome if they meet minimum requirements.\nFor entries showing human faces\, you must list their name(s) and have written permission from any photographed person(s) to use their image.\nEntries should reflect the photographer’s interpretation of the theme. Emphasis will be placed on quality\, composition and creativity. All entries may be used in promotions of Chimney Rock and park-related activities.\nDigital images can be optimized but not dramatically altered with photo editing software. Black and white photographs are welcome.\nWinners will be chosen by a team of Chimney Rock staff. Decisions regarding winners are final.\n\nWinners will be notified personally and announced on Chimney Rock’s social media. For more information\, call 1-828-625-9611\, ext. 1812 or email us at communications@chimneyrockpark.com.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/spring-photo-contest-wilderness-in-bloom/
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SUMMARY:Historic Games with Park Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Come join Park Rangers for a family-friendly crafting event where we explore historical games and toys that have been played with in America since colonial times and earlier. \nA table will be set up outside of the Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop from 2pm-3pm
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/historic-games-w-state-parks-rangers/
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Niche: Spring Birding
DESCRIPTION: 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. \n  \nCost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult\, $11 Annual Passholder\, $15 Youth\, $9 Youth Annual Passholder.  \n\nPurchase Event Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/spring-birding-2026/
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SUMMARY:Historic Games with Park Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Come join Park Rangers for a family-friendly crafting event where we explore historical games and toys that have been played with in America since colonial times and earlier. \nA table will be set up outside of the Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop from 2pm-3pm
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/historic-games-with-state-parks-rangers/
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SUMMARY:Historic Games with Park Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Come join Park Rangers for a family-friendly crafting event where we explore historical games and toys that have been played with in America since colonial times and earlier. \nA table will be set up outside of the Cliff Dwellers Gift Shop from 2pm-3pm
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/historic-games-with-state-parks-rangers-2/
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SUMMARY:Spring Homeschool Day
DESCRIPTION: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 expand your experience.  \n  \nCost: $14 Adults (Park admission)\, no charge for Adult Annual Passholder; $14 Youth (ages 5-15)\, $8 Youth Annual Passholder. \n\nPurchase Homeschool Day Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/spring-homeschool-day-4/
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SUMMARY:First in Freedom Flag Program
DESCRIPTION:First in Freedom\, The North Carolina State Flag! \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/first-in-freedom-flag-program-2/
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SUMMARY:Passholder Experience: Birding by Ear
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCost: $11 Adult Annual Passholder\, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. \n\nPurchase Event Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/passholder-experience-birding-hike/
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SUMMARY:First in Freedom Flag Program
DESCRIPTION:First in Freedom\, The North Carolina State Flag! \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/first-in-freedom-flag-program-3/
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