The popular North Carolina state park will open exactly nine months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out bridges ...

The state park, nestled 25 miles outside of Asheville in Rutherford County, was one of 13 that was shut down after the storm, ...

Chimney Rock State Park is set to welcome visitors once again on Friday, June 27, marking nine months since Hurricane Helene ...

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The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and N.C. State Parks announced today that Chimney Rock State Park and the Chimney Rock attraction will reopen to visitors on Friday, June 27, ...

A “hiker’s paradise” within a short drive of Charlotte is the best state park ... Hickory Nut Gorge, hikers can set off on one of the many trails around the Rock, including Hickory Nut Falls ...

Chimney Rock State Park — a popular place for hiking ... Charlotte Observer “At the fee-based Chimney Rock attraction, hike to Hickory Nut Falls and take an elevator or climb to the top ...

Chimney Rock State Park is located in Rutherford County and is popular for its “dramatic mountain scenery,” which overlooks Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. “We are grateful for the strong ...