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State starts Chimney Rock master plan
The N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation has begun the process of creating a master plan for Chimney Rock State Park.
Trip to the top of the mountain
This is one of the trips I took years ago when I was able to go anywhere and thought I was invincible.
Published: Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 9:16 p.m. What do you remember about your father's newsstand? When I was born in 1948, they rolled me into the newsstand and my first words were 'May I help you.' The newsstand was the hub of the community.
Tour provides views of DuPont falls
Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, May 10, 2009 at 7:33 p.m. Michael Rickard stood at the observation point, took a good long look at Triple Falls, pointed his camera, then pressed down on the shutter release as the camera began capturing image after image.
Board Vacancies The Town of Black Mountain has vacancies on the following boards/commissions: ABC Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Greenways Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Housing Commission, Planning Board, and Recreation Commission.
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Mike McWilliams * MMcWilliams@CITIZEN-TIMES.com * published April 25, 2009 12:15 am CHIMNEY ROCK Cane Creek Mountain is now part of Chimney Rock State Park thanks to two properties secured by the Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina on behalf of the state park system.
Beautiful service at Jump Off Rock
Published: Friday, April 24, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:22 p.m. To The Editor: I enjoyed your photo and article of the Easter Sunrise Service at Chimney Rock Park.
Rumbling Bald Mountain features cliffs of metamorphic gneiss rock with beautiful marbled faces and exceptional botanical diversity.
Adventure of the Week: Fifth annual Bark in the Park
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Where: Chimney Rock Park in Rutherford County. Entry fee: $14, $6 for ages 6-15, free for age 5 and younger.
Early risers gather for Easter service
Published: Monday, April 13, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, April 12, 2009 at 10:58 p.m. Easter is a time to remember God's plan of salvation and it is important that the world be reminded of Christ's resurrection, area ministers said Sunday during the 54th annual Easter sunrise service at Chimney Rock State Park.
Easter sunrise service will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Chimney Rock Park. From press releases Published: Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 4:30 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, April 10, 2009 at 1:43 p.m. It's tough to inspire people to get out of bed in the dark of night, but those who have witnessed the sun rising over Hickory Nut Gorge and Lake Lure know that ...
Livingwell: Start off Easter with a sunrise service on Chimney Rock
The annual Easter sunrise service at Chimney Rock Park is a great way to get the family up early and spending the day outdoors.
Celebrate Easter at Chimney Rock Park
The annual Easter sunrise service at Chimney Rock Park, about 25 miles southeast of Asheville in Rutherford County, is a great way to get the family up early and spending the day outdoors.
Elijess Strobel, 14, swings out on a rope swing to drop in the Rocky Broad River during the YMCA's Teen Adventure Camp.
What to do with the one you love by Alli Marshall in Vol. 15 / Iss. 29 on 02/11/2009 Wondering how to woo your sweetie? Not that flowers and candy ever grow old, but when there's so much else to do ; why not ...
Low-key style helps state get landmarks
As a boy growing up in the shadow of Roan Mountain, Lewis Ledford enjoyed walking in the woods, and he has carried that sense of wonder into his post as director of state parks.
Published: Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. Last Modified: Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 11:02 a.m. To The Editor: This letter is in response to 'Dalton needs to use time constructively.' Lt.
ASHEVILLE The groundhogs all agreed Monday - more winter is in store, coming as quickly as today in Western North Carolina where six inches or more could fall at higher elevations.