Chimney Rock State Park reopened Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after Helene damaged the area. N.C. Govenor Josh Stein celebrated with state leaders and locals, just below the park’s ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopens nine months after Helene; Gov. Stein unveils tourism drive, signs $575M relief bill as village rebuild lingers. Posted 2025-06-27T18:19:14+00:00 - Updated 2025-06 ...

A Blue Ridge Parkway section opened July 21 near Linville Falls and Beacon Heights, as crews push through the first round of ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine months of being closed due to damage from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock State Park is officially reopening to visitors.

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Tropical Storm Helene. Local officials say the park is vital to the region's tourism economy, with over 400,000 visitors in 2023.

Gov. Josh Stein signed the bill into law at a press event at Chimney Rock State Park in Lake Lure. The popular park reopened June 27, exactly nine months after Helene pummeled Western North Carolina.

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WSPA) – After nine months of recovery from Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is reopened to the public! The official reopening date is Friday, June 27 ...

The temporary dog park is at 100 Bleachery Blvd. off Swannanoa River Road, and open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It offers off-leash, fenced-in space for dogs, with separate areas for large and ...

How is tourism industry in Asheville, Chimney Rock, Hendersonville and other western NC areas 9 months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene.