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Upper Parking Lot Construction Update
July 8, 2020
GLF has made significant progress on the top parking lot construction project. So far, 1,200 of the 1,600 retaining wall blocks have been laid. There are just two more rows Read More
Updated Photos of Parking Lot Construction
June 19, 2020
Updated Photos of Parking Lot Construction
June 13, 2020
We Care Commitment
June 8, 2020
Updated Photos of Parking Lot Construction
May 24, 2020
Hiking up to the Chimney
May 17, 2020
Currently, the Park is open to hike-in access only from the Meadows parking area. The trek up to the Chimney is about 1.5 miles and roughly about an 800-foot elevation Read More
Thinking about visiting the Park?
May 11, 2020
Here is what you need to know: The Chimney Rock section of the Park is now open Fridays – Tuesdays; the Ticket Plaza hours are from 8:30am – 4:30pm. Park Read More
Updated Photos of Parking Lot Construction
May 10, 2020
Park Partially Reopens Starting May 9th
May 8, 2020
While many things around us have changed due to the Covid-19 virus, one thing remains the same – our commitment to provide a safe and fun-filled visit to Chimney Rock Read More
Parking Lot Construction Project Update
April 20, 2020
The Chimney Rock Management staff knew we would face some challenges this year with some closures due to our upper parking lot project, but never in our wildest dreams could Read More
Chimney Rock Virtual Background for Zoom Meetings
April 17, 2020
Zoom meetings have become the new way to communicate, not just for business but also with friends and family. Want to add a little flair to your Zoom meetings? You Read More
Virtual Easter Sunrise 2020
April 12, 2020
This year was the first year since 1955 that we weren’t able to host our longest-running, annual event, the Chimney Rock Easter Sunrise Service. We’re sorry we can’t be together Read More
Health and Safety Update
March 13, 2020
The health and safety of our guests and associates is our top priority. We share everyone’s concerns about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Even though we are an outdoor experience, we appreciate Read More
15th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration at Chimney Rock
February 1, 2020
Greta the Groundhog takes Center Stage for Chimney Rock’s 15th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration For the past 15 years, Groundhog Day has become a family-fun, annual tradition at Chimney Rock. Read More
Upper Parking Lot Construction Project
January 27, 2020
In late 2017 and the spring of 2018, the Park received record rainfall and was hit by raucous storms. That’s when the retaining wall on the top parking lot fell, Read More
Santa on the Chimney & Breakfast with the Elves
December 4, 2019
Chimney Rock hosts family-friendly holiday events on December 7th and 14th The first two Saturdays of December are some of the most magical days of the year for Chimney Rock Read More
Fall Color is Almost Here!!
October 23, 2019
An autumn occurrence that draws a lot of attention in western North Carolina is the fall foliage display. Fall color typically begins at higher elevations and works its way down Read More
Visitors Celebrate 64th Annual Easter Sunrise Service
April 21, 2019
Visitors flocked to the Park for the 64th Annual Easter Sunrise Service on Sunday, April 21. Worshipers enjoyed spiritual music, scripture and sermons from area pastors.
All Easter Sunrise Service Tickets are Gone.
April 1, 2019
All tickets to this year’s Easter Sunrise Service are gone. No additional tickets will be released for the service. Tickets are required for entry to this year’s event, because of Read More
Tickets Required for Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock
March 28, 2019
A limited number of free tickets will be released April 1 online Those interested in attending the 64th Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park Read More