CHIMNEY ROCK - From the top of Chimney Rock's 315-foot freestanding rock spire, the sweeping view of Hickory Nut Gorge is an iconic one. The craggy cliff face of Rumbling Bald Mountain rises in the ...

If sheer cliffs and dizzying drop-offs won’t deter you, the tight spaces and steep climbs on the Outcroppings Trail might.

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nine months after Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, state parks are working to open back up, including Chimney Rock State Park. The park will ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Chimney Rock State Park reopens June 27 after nine-month storm closure. Storm-damaged access bridge replaced by temporary structure ...

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen June 27 via a new temporary access bridge. Main Street businesses remain closed, with most under ongoing reconstruction. Visitors must reserve park access; elevator ...

As the summer disappeared like smoke, my family — including my wife Beth and high school-aged daughters Eleanor and Abigail — decided to take a hike up to Chimney Rock in Whitewater State Park. The ...

"In the face of the unimaginable tragedy our region and community are enduring, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our State Parks team for reaching the Rock and proudly raising the flag as a symbol of ...

Events happening this week in Asheville and Western North Carolina include animal encounters, festivals, and free community events. Chimney Rock Park reopens June 27 with adjusted hours and access ...

The village of Chimney Rock has been one of the many places devastated by Tropical Storm Helene. The once-thriving riverside tourist community in Rutherford County now lays under a thick layer of mud ...

North Carolina is home to numerous incredible hiking trails, ranging from treks that highlight mountain peaks to seaside pathways with views of lighthouses. And while there are plenty of hikes known ...