The popular North Carolina state park will open exactly nine months after the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out bridges and roads leading to it. Here’s what to know about going.

The village of Chimney Rock is located in Rutherford County near the town of Lake Lure. It is around 35 miles from Asheville, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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

The village of Chimney Rock is located in Rutherford County near the town of Lake Lure. It is around 35 miles from Asheville, tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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 ...