Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHIMNEY ROCK - From the top of Chimney Rock's 315-foot freestanding rock spire, the sweeping view of Hickory Nut Gorge is an ...

June 27, 2026, marks one year since Chimney Rock State Park reopened nine months after Helene hit western North Carolina.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened in June 2025 after Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September 2024. Visit during ...

Another milestone of Hurricane Helene recovery is expected later this month as the agency in charge of Chimney Rock State Park announced its reopening. The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural ...

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Driving through Lake Lure and Chimney Rock is a sobering reminder of the long road remaining for communities continuing their recovery after Helene; but on ...

LEGEND. GONE WAY TOO SOON. WE’RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS TONIGHT ABOUT CHIMNEY ROCK STATE PARK’S REOPENING. IT’S SET TO OPEN BACK UP TO GUESTS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH, EXACTLY NINE MONTHS AFTER CLOSING DUE ...