A temporary road now connects Bat Cave and Chimney Rock after Hurricane Helene destroyed a 2.5-mile stretch of highway through Hickory Nut Gorge—one of the most severely damaged and costly road ...

Builders, from inside and outside The Triangle , showcased their creations — some of which are animated — from trains to ...

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

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 State Park reopens nine months after Helene; Gov. Stein unveils tourism drive, signs $575M relief bill as ...

With views across U.S. 64-74A and Lake Lure, Chimney Rock marks the older part of Chimney Rock State Park. The state park, nestled 25 miles outside of Asheville in Rutherford County, was one of 13 ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Chimney Rock State Park will reopen to guests on Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after it was closed due to Hurricane Helene, with several changes in place.

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nine months after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, there is more progress in recovery efforts. Chimney Rock State Park and the Chimney Rock attraction ...

Chimney Rock State Park drew more than 414,000 visitors in 2023, the last full year before the storm. On their way in and out, they passed shops and eateries on Main Street that were the lifeblood ...

Chimney Rock, North Carolina, was unrecognizable after Hurricane Helene swept through, bringing mudslides and flash flooding that ripped apart homes. At the time, it took hours and an escort for ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — Nine months after Helene devastated parts of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee, state parks are working to open back up, including Chimney Rock State Park. The park ...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — After nine long months of recovery, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to the public on Friday, June 27—a major milestone following the devastating ...