The Sight of Less Sound: Winter Photo Contest
The splendor of Chimney Rock State Park is most often publicized during lush summer or colorful fall. However, the rock monolith itself, and surrounding…
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Llamapalooza
Annual passholders at Chimney Rock State Park can take a trek up the mountain with a fleet of local llamas, enhancing an already gorgeous…
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Summer Family Program: Animals of Appalachia
Get personal with some of Chimney Rock’s resident animal ambassadors while learning about the wildlife that roams the region. Participants will gain knowledge on…
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Giant Responsibilities
Located in Hickory Nut Gorge, the nearly 7,000-acre Chimney Rock State Park officially got its name in 2007, after it was purchased by the…
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Explore Chimney Rock at night with activities, nature stations, stories around the campfire, and s’mores. This is a fundraiser for Friends of Chimney Rock…
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Join Park Naturalists for an informal program and meet some wild teammates! Kids of all ages are sure to take home some fun facts…
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Put down your smart phone and take part in National Take A Walk in a Park Day. Guided hikes throughout the day and rock…
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No Shame in That Shadow
In February 2018, Chimney Rock Park’s resident groundhog Greta predicted that six more weeks of winter lay ahead and that the New England Patriots…
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Down Came the Rain
This striking image, captured by Greg Holt of Fairview with his Samsung Galaxy S5, took first prize in Chimney Rock Park’s annual Spring Photo…
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Real life for a hometown groundhog
Emily Walker, education manager at Chimney Rock State Park, doesn’t mince her words when it comes to Greta, the park’s 14-pound woodchuck. “Greta is…
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