Chimney Rock News

“The color in the park is absolutely spectacular. It's prettier than it was last year at this time.”

No, it's not your imagination: The fall leaf season is running into overtime this year. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

A trust fund has given $23.8 million to help preserve more than 113,000 acres of land in North Carolina considered culturally and ecologically significant. via StarNewsOnline.com

A trust fund has given $23.8 million to help preserve more than 113,000 acres of land in North Carolina considered culturally and ecologically significant. via The Dispatch

“When the public hikes on the trails on this property, I hope they think about all of the people of this community who came before us and kept this place so special.”

LAKE LURE - The Nature Conservancy recently announced it has acquired a tract of land on Hickory Nut Gorge's Rumbling Bald Mountain popular with climbers. via Asheville Citizen-Times

The Nature Conservancy announced today that it has acquired a 46-acre tract of land on Rumbling Bald Mountain. via The Asheville Citizen-Times

About a year ago, Chimney Rock Park was on the verge of what many people thought was its demise. via Rocky Mount Telegram

Adult outings from parks and rec

Davidson Parks and Recreation, 216 S. Main St., has the following adult trips planned:** McGlohon Theatre: 'The Rat Pack is Back': 2-6 p.m. Oct. 13 at Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. $55 residents, $65 nonresidents.

** Oktoberfest at Alpine Village of Helen, Ga.: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 11-12. $135 residents (double occupancy), $150 nonresident (double occupancy).

** Lake Lure/Chimney Rock Village: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Oct. 16. $30 residents, $35 nonresidents. Read more