Chimney Rock is a western North Carolina jewel,” Governor Josh Stein said in a statement. “Reopening the state park will draw ...

Take exploring to the next level with WUNC's Guide to North Carolina State Parks. At WUNC, we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality news and analysis, but we also love introducing friends like ...

Chimney Rock State Park is set to reopen to visitors on Friday, June 27, exactly nine months after Hurricane Helene caused ...

The North Carolina State Park agency announced the reopening this week as part of ongoing Hurricane Helene recovery.

This North Carolina state park may be a 'dismal' swamp, but it has exhilarating outdoor activities, an incredible range of ...

North Carolina park officials announced a number of parks across the state have closed in the wake of Helene's aftermath. The closure includes all state parks west of Interstate 77. State ...

If you are looking for outdoor adventures that don’t break the bank, North Carolina State Parks should be at the top of your list. Most N.C. State Parks are free to visit, and 15 of the 41 parks ...

After Helene tore through Western North Carolina, the state closed all 13 of its parks west of Interstate 77. Most of them have since reopened, at least partially. But three parks remain closed ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Beginning May 1, 2025, people will be paying more to visit camps at state parks. This is the ... monthly boat slip rentals at the Carolina Beach State Park marina ...