Fall color is not only the reason hundreds of people travel to WNC each year, it’s also one of highlights of the year for locals. Toward the end of the season Hickory Nut Gorge comes […]
Chimney Rock honors veterans, reservists, retired and active military personnel with a free visit to Chimney Rock State Park from November 10-12, 2023. Must present military ID or proof of service. Cost: Free admission only […]
Conserving Carolina's & Rutherford County Parks & Recreation's Youngs Mountain Trail, located just northeast of Lake Lure, NC in the Hickory Nut Gorge is a 4.2 mile roundtrip/out-and-back hiking trail to several scenic cliffs near […]
Do you know our staff has a wild side? Join a Park naturalist to meet some of our live Animal Ambassadors and learn about the types of wildlife in the area and their jobs. Some […]
Spend an hour hiking one of the Parks' six trails with a naturalist. Discover the fall flora and fauna of the Park on this educational excursion. You may even learn some of the Parks' history […]
Santa has a big job climbing down all the chimneys in the world on Christmas Eve. What better place to practice for the big night than on one of the world’s largest natural chimneys? Come […]
Ever wondered what Santa eats for breakfast at the North Pole? We have the answer! Some of Santa’s elves have joined us to cook up a delicious breakfast for kids and kids-at-heart. Meet the elves […]
Join a naturalist on a guided hike to one of the rarely seen parts of the Park. This ridge hike traverses an area of the Park not open to the public, so lace up your […]
This Saturday at 6pm, join us for an amazing musical evening with the Harrows! Hazel Ketchum, lute, vocals, bodrain and guitar and Bob Culver, fiddle, mandolin, bandolin and vocals make up The Harrows. You might […]
Winterfest Village, powered by Stuller Solutions is FREE to attend, with all live performances, concessions and shopping, dining, and each evening’s closing parade available for enjoyment without the purchase of a ticket. Gain access to see […]