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Euronews Visits Asheville and Chimney Rock
March 12, 2019
What’s a visit to Asheville without a little hiking? Euronews recently covered their trip to the hip city, where their journalist enjoyed the sights and sounds of the Park, which Read More
Forbes.com features Hickory Nut Falls on Top NC Travel List
February 12, 2019
The Park’s Hickory Nut Falls trail was recently featured on Forbes’ list of places to travel in NC, because of its connection to the film “The Last of the Mohicans”. Read More
Greta the Groundhog predicts more winter, Super Bowl winner
February 4, 2019
Guests traveled from around the country to attend the Park’s 14th Annual Groundhog Day Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2. John McFadden, from Florida, drove to Chimney Rock to meet his Read More
Llamas Join First Day Hike
January 3, 2019
You never know what you’ll see or get to hike with at the Rock! First Day Hike participants were joined by Greg Hall’s llamas, Sir SpotsaLot and Reepicheep, during Sate Read More
New Years Day with Llamas
You never know what you’ll see or get to hike with at the Rock! First Day Hike participants were joined by Greg Hall’s llamas, Sir SpotsaLot and Reepicheep, during Sate Read More
Active duty military, veterans visit Chimney Rock
November 19, 2018
Veterans and active duty members of the military spent a day outdoors enjoying the Park during the fourth Hill to Crag event held by the American Alpine Club. Troops enjoyed Read More
Santa on the Chimney 2018
October 26, 2018
The first two Saturdays of December are some of the most magical days of the year at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. That’s because Santa, the fat guy Read More
Vote for Chimney Rock in WNC Magazine’s ‘Best Views of WNC Contest’
October 17, 2018
You can vote for Chimney Rock in WNC Magazine’s ‘Best Views of WNC Contest’ by clicking the image below. The winner will be announced in the 2019 January/February issue of Read More
Day and Night Photo Workshop Planned for Nov. 3-Nov. 4
October 15, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is offering a two-day Day and Night Photo Workshop for photography enthusiasts interested in learning the best ways to capture fall color. On Read More
Celebrating Annual Passholders
October 12, 2018
Annual Passholders enjoyed breathtaking views of the sun rising over Lake Lure and a full, hot breakfast created by Chef Randall Spencer of Old Rock Cafe on Saturday, Oct. 6, Read More
Elevator, Sky Lounge reopen
October 4, 2018
Roof work that began on Monday, Oct. 1 on the Sky Lounge is now complete. The elevator and Sky Lounge have reopened for guests to enjoy.
Celebrating the 10th Annual Flock to the Rock
September 24, 2018
Birders young and old enjoyed a day of informational programs, hands-on activities and live flight shows during the 10th Annual Flock to the Rock.
Chimney Rock Reopens
September 19, 2018
The Park will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 18, to the public. All trails except for the Four Seasons trail have reopened.
Park Closed as a Precaution to Hurricane Florence
September 14, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will be closing on Friday, Sept. 14 through at least Sunday, Sept. 16 as a safety precaution due to the potential impact from Read More
Work begins to stabilize upper retaining wall
September 4, 2018
The first day of work to stabilize the Park’s upper retaining wall is underway. Contractors are hopeful the upper parking lot will reopen in about two weeks after work is Read More
Park to become hike-in only Park Tuesday, Sept. 4
September 3, 2018
Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park will become a hike-in only Park starting on Tuesday, Sept.4, when state contractors begin work to stabilize its upper parking lot. Over Memorial Read More
Park reopens Saturday, Aug. 11
August 9, 2018
Chimney Rock State Park officials announced that the Park will reopen on Saturday, Aug. 11 following work to repair damage on the main Park road caused by torrential rains. A Read More
Park Road Repairs Continue
NCDOT crews continue to work diligently to repair the collapsed section of road leading into Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park. While the road is shutdown to traffic for Read More
Work Moves Forward at Chimney Rock
August 8, 2018
Things are moving right along on the repairs to the road leading into the Park. Big thanks to North Carolina Department of Transportation for their amazing work on this project.
Work Progresses on Park Road
August 7, 2018
NCDOT continued their work to repair a collapsed section of the road leading into the Park on Tuesday. The work will continue through the week and officials are confident the Read More