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 ...

Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to the public on Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene crushed the region. It’s a big step in western North Carolina’s recovery from Helene.

Two nonprofits — Access Fund and the Carolina Climbers Coalition — recently purchased more than 16 acres of land near Chimney ...

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 ...

The storied climbing spot Ghost Town, which abuts Chimney Rock State Park, has been off-limits since the early 2000s. 2 land ...

The flood waters that destroyed much of Chimney Rock village last Sept. 27 also took out the bridge over the Rocky Broad River that served as the main entrance to the park for decades. When Chimney ...

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 ...

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 ...