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SUMMARY:Summer Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/summer-animal-encounters-5/
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SUMMARY:Summer Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/summer-animal-encounters-6/
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SUMMARY:Summer Photo Contest: "Summer Fun in the Sun"
DESCRIPTION:Summer is our busiest hiking season of the year for\, it’s the perfect time to explore and capture the scenery. Share your best summer trail photos—you could win a prize! \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 to Chimney Rock State Park. \nCONTEST RULES: \n\nThere is no fee to enter the contest. All photographs must be taken in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park only in areas accessible to guests between June 27\, 2025 – September 22\, 2025.\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: You may email your digital photo with your contact information specified in rule #3 to communications@chimneyrockpark.com.\nFacebook: 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 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\, email us at communications@chimneyrockpark.com. \n 
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/summer-photo-contest-2025/
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SUMMARY:What a Ranger Does Storywalk®
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate “World Ranger Day” as you take a walk and read “What a Park Ranger Does” written by Joseph Hiatt\, a former Chimney Rock State Park Ranger. Begin at the Great Woodland Adventure Trailhead and  follow the pages as you explore the trail! \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library.  
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/what-a-ranger-does-storywalk-2/
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SUMMARY:Summer Animal Encounters
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/summer-animal-encounters-7/
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Niche: Marvelous Mycology
DESCRIPTION:Hickory Nut Gorge and Chimney Rock are home to many species of fabulous fungi. Whether you’re a mycology expert or a casual observer of these mysterious mushrooms\, there’s a lot to learn on this guided hike with a naturalist as you investigate some terrific toadstools! \n  \nCost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult\, $11 Adult Annual Passholder\, $15 Youth\, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. \n\n\nPurchase Event Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/naturalist-niche-marvelous-mycology-2/
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SUMMARY:Race to the Rock
DESCRIPTION:Are you up for the challenge? The final event of the Lake Lure Olympiad takes place right here in Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. Run or jog up the 3.2-mile park road and be rewarded with a stunning view of Lake Lure and the Blue Ridge foothills.  \n  \nMore information and registration at lakelureolympiad.org
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/race-to-the-rock-2/
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SUMMARY:Passholder Experience: Smartphone Photography Class
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to utilize your phone to take pictures of the Park’s beautiful scenery. You will learn the fundamentals of photography\, and gain an eye for the “perfect shot.” Photographers at any level are welcome to join\, we look forward to seeing what you capture!  \nCost: $11 Adult Annual Passholder\, $9 Youth Annual Passholder. \n\n\nPurchase Event Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/advanced-photos-by-phone-photography-class/
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SUMMARY:Nature at Night Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 \nCost: Includes Park admission: $25 Adult\, $11 Adult Annual Passholder\, $15 Youth\, $9 Youth Annual  Passholder. \n\n\nPurchase Event Tickets Here
URL:https://www.chimneyrockpark.com/event/nature-at-night-hike-15/
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