Whimsical Woods Family Adventure @ Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park

Enjoy a fantastical evening at Chimney Rock State Park where all ages can attend a workshop led by Street Creature Puppets on lantern building with recycled materials. The event will be catered by Old Rock […]

Naturalist Niche: Falls and Ferns @ Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park

Have you ever wondered exactly which varieties of fern line your path as you explore the Park? What role do they play among other plant species in Hickory Nut Gorge? Join a naturalist and hike […]

Summer Animal Encounters @ Chimney Rock State Park

Chimney Rock State Park

Did you know our staff had a wild side? Join a Park naturalist to meet some of our live Animal Ambassadors and learn what kind of wildlife inhabits the Park and their important roles in […]

Lake Lure Olympiad

At Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure, we’re getting ready for one of our favorite annual events: the Lake Lure Olympiad. Join us on the weekend of August 11-13 for Western North Carolina’s largest, 3-day sports […]

1st Annual Lake Lure Dance Festival – Cool Dips & Hot Salsa

Morse Park 2948 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC, United States

Come Have The Time Of Your Life at the Annual Lake Lure Dance Festival, Sept. 16, 2023. Let Us Celebrate Patrick Swayze's Life and Dance! Event takes place at Morse Park in Lake Lure, NC.

Festival of Heroes @ Fae Nectar

Fae Nectar 2984 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC, United States

We are thrilled to announce the return of Festival of Heroes! Hosted by the Warriors of Ash at Fae Nectar meadery, this is the largest outdoor HEMA Sword & Axe Fighting Tournament in the United […]

National Public Lands Day: Sunset Hike

Chimney Rock State Park

To honor and celebrate the rich history of environmental stewardship at Chimney Rock State Park, Superintendent James Ledgerwood will be leading an after-hours sunset hike to the top of the Chimney with one of the […]