No Tripod, No Problem
Classes show how to get stunning nature shots with a phone Smartphones with built-in cameras are supposed to be the amateur photographer’s best shot…
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Claws-on Learning
State Park program promotes quality time with wild animals During the last week of December, Chimney Rock Park will host “Winter Break Family Animal Encounters,”…
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Word to the Wing
How did birding get so big with no one looking? Sure, the hobby has been around at least as long as the Audubon Society…
Read MoreGroundhog Day Celebration
Greta the Groundhog will make an appearance to predict whether spring comes early or not. Stick around for crafts, a guided hike, and a…
Read MoreFall Ridge Hike
Head to Chimney Rock for a moderately strenuous guided hike off the beaten path. $5-$23. Chimney Rock Park, 431 Main St., Chimney Rock. www.chimneyrockpark.com….
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Flock to the Rock is held in the Hickory Nut Gorge, a premier birding location. The event features guided bird walks, raptor flight shows,…
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Fall Migration Bird Walk
Early-morning bird walk takes place during fall migration. The hike is moderate and is a prelude to Flock to the Rock, also a bird-themed…
Read MoreAnimals of Appalachia
Chimney Rock Park’s animal ambassadors will make an appearance at the library (with their handlers) to educate kids and grownups about their habitats, adaptations,…
Read MoreJuly 4 Weekend Family Fun
Chimney Rock Park elevates activities for the holiday weekend with a 32-foot climbing wall, plus the usual trails and wildlife. Chimney Rock Park, 431…
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This annual Mother’s Day Weekend festival at Chimney Rock Park is distinguished by unique local activities including a Cow Pie Bingo contest, a quirky…
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