For generations, visitors have been drawn to the unusual rock formation in Hickory Nut Gorge. Today, a quaint community and serene natural beauty are part of the allure of Chimney Rock.
Hickory Nut Gorge
From Elizabeth Hudson: North Carolina the Magnificent
During springtime in North Carolina, our editor in chief revels in small wonders.
Written in Stone: North Carolina’s Rock Formations
According to Cherokee legend, when the Earth was created, the Great Buzzard flew low over the flat land, his beating wings sculpting mountains and valleys below. Today, science offers its own explanations for our state’s geological marvels.
The 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa
History abounds at this iconic resort in Hickory Nut Gorge.
