Chimney Rock State Park is still only reachable via Lake Lure, with direct access from Asheville, Hendersonville and Black ...

NC State Sen. Julie Mayfield speaks to the Asheville Citizen Times on top of Chimney Rock State Park folowing the grand reopening ceremony, June 27, 2025 in Chimney Rock.© Josh Bell / Asheville ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Tropical Storm Helene devastated the region and killed more than 100 people across the state. For many people, it represents a reopening ...

Chimney Rock State Park near Asheville NC is reopening after Hurricane Helene. Here’s what to know about planning a visit to the western North Carolina attraction.

Margaret Whitt of Gerton extolls the virtues of small towns, such as Chimney Rock and Lake Lure that reminder her of happy ...

In the meantime, NC DOT is temporarily paving U.S. 74A now "all the way through" to Chimney Rock to restore safe access to the tourist town, according to Uchiyama.

The beloved Chimney Rock anchor reopened July 25 and is seeing its loyal customers return after shuttered for 10 months after ...

We are on the road to recovery.” Main Street Chimney Rock Village shops in Western North Carolina are shown on Dec. 4, 2024. Under the Rock is known for knives, fudge and gifts.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...

Access to the park in Rutherford County is possible only through Lake Lure, which lies east of Chimney Rock. All other routes remain closed to non-local traffic, including U.S. 74 from Asheville ...

Chimney Rock State Park near Asheville NC is reopening after Hurricane Helene. Here’s what to know about planning a visit to the western North Carolina attraction.