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.

Chimney Rock State Park reopens June 27 with a temporary bridge and fixed trails. ... With park access limited, the only open route to Chimney Rock is NC-9 through Lake Lure. Other routes, ...

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.

Search and rescue workers were fanning through the small town of Chimney Rock, North Carolina, east of Asheville Monday after it was almost entirely wiped out by flooding from Tropical Storm Helene.

Chimney Rock and Lake Lure in western North Carolina appear to have been devastated by flooding after Hurricane Helene swept through the area. Census data from 2022 indicate 220 people live in ...

When will Chimney Rock State Park reopen in NC after Helene? How to go with temporary bridge, get reservations. Village businesses aren’t open.

Chimney Rock Photos: Chimney Rock destruction from the ground October 2, 2024: Destroyed homes are seen in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after the passage of Hurricane Helene.