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Climbers Purchase Climbing Area in North Carolina

The Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC) and Access Fund have finalized the purchase of Lower Ghost Town in Chimney Rock, marking the end of a 25-year effort to secure access to one of North Carolina’s most coveted but historically inaccessible areas. The acquisition was made possible through an Access Fund Climbing Conservation Loan and support from the Great Trails State Grant. Lower Ghost Town sits on Round Top Mountain, directly across from Chi…Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock Read Article

BHS welding students build bear-proof lids for NC campground

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Berkeley High School Welding III students designed and built two 600-pound bear-proof dumpster lids for Dogwood RV Park in Chimney Rock, North Carolina, after learning the campground was struggling with nightly bear intrusions during ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene.Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock Read Article

NC Climber Group Defeats Developers After 50-Year Fight - Forever Preserving Iconic “Ghost Town” Cliffs

photo via David Sharratt Lower Ghost Town — once North Carolina’s most prized climbing destinations — has finally been protected. The Carolina Climbers Coalition (CCC), Access Fund, Great State Trails Coalition, and local partners purchased 16.5 acres for $125,000, securing public access to the historic lower cliffs after decades of development attempts. “For over 20 years, Ghost Town has been our highest priority access project. Conserving this…Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock Read Article

Carolina Climbers Coalition, Access Fund purchase Lower Ghost Town

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The Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund recently announced the purchase of Lower Ghost Town in Chimney Rock, a project 25 years in the making.Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock Read Article

Nonprofits work to open 'iconic' rock-climbing area

Two nonprofit rock-climbing groups, Carolina Climbers Coalition and Access Fund, have joined together to purchase 17 acres in Lower Ghost Town, an area in Chimney Rock described as “one of North Carolina’s most iconic climbing areas.” The area is located across from Chimney Rock State Park, and first started attracting climbers in the 1970s when the site was the home to Silver City, a western-themed amusement park. Access to the climbing area ce…Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock Read Article

Duke Energy lineman recounts Helene response, recovery in Chimney Rock 1 year later

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. – When Hurricane Helene turned rivers and streams into deadly walls of water across western North Carolina one year ago, 100% of Duke Energy personnel were involved in restoring power to 2.7 million customers.A year later, after repairing more than 350 substations damaged by Helene, Duke Energy linemen, many of whom lived and worked in these communities, are recalling the devastation they saw in the wake of the flooding.Lineme…Duke Energy · Chimney Rock Read Article

Chimney Rock: A Community's Journey of Resilience and Hope After Hurricane Helene

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CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. (WNCN) -- As tourists make their way back to Chimney Rock one year after Hurricane Helene, the prevailing sentiment is one of resilience. "Sad, very sad, but hopeful at the same time," said North Carolina resident Debbie Rogers-Lowery. Rogers-Lowery is like many mountain visitors who want to come and show their support. "We have come here for years, spring, summer, or fall, we always take trinkets back, love the stores and sho…Chimney Rock · Chimney Rock See the Story

RocketRez supports Chimney Rock Park during disaster recovery

RocketRez, the end-to-end cloud ticketing platform for tours and attractions, is collaborating with Chimney Rock Park, a natural attraction in North Carolina renowned for its 315-foot rock monolith and expansive views of Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure. With this partnership, the attraction will use RocketRez to update its ticketing operations, starting with straightforward, high-impact timed ticketing to manage visitor flow and enhance the gues…Hurricane Helene · Chimney Rock Read Article

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Climbers Purchase Climbing Area in North Carolina

BHS welding students build bear-proof lids for NC campground

NC Climber Group Defeats Developers After 50-Year Fight - Forever Preserving Iconic “Ghost Town” Cliffs

Carolina Climbers Coalition, Access Fund purchase Lower Ghost Town

Nonprofits work to open 'iconic' rock-climbing area

Duke Energy lineman recounts Helene response, recovery in Chimney Rock 1 year later

Chimney Rock: A Community's Journey of Resilience and Hope After Hurricane Helene

RocketRez supports Chimney Rock Park during disaster recovery

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Climbers Purchase Climbing Area in North Carolina

BHS welding students build bear-proof lids for NC campground

NC Climber Group Defeats Developers After 50-Year Fight - Forever Preserving Iconic “Ghost Town” Cliffs

Carolina Climbers Coalition, Access Fund purchase Lower Ghost Town

Nonprofits work to open 'iconic' rock-climbing area

Duke Energy lineman recounts Helene response, recovery in Chimney Rock 1 year later

Chimney Rock: A Community's Journey of Resilience and Hope After Hurricane Helene

RocketRez supports Chimney Rock Park during disaster recovery

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