The Hickory Nut Gorge is a 20,000 acre, 14-mile long canyon that cuts a steep pass through the Blue Ridge escarpment. It is abundant in undisturbed forests, waterfalls, and granite cliffs…and is located just a short drive from Asheville, Black Mountain and Hendersonville. This easily accessible outdoor mecca is steeped in history and is a prominent recreational destination for rock climbers, hikers, campers, mountain bikers, and family picnics along the banks of the Rocky Broad River.
In this episode we focus in and take a closer look at Chimney Rock and Lake Lure and we discover how the rugged beauty of the area so captivated a physician from Missouri that it shaped the rest of his life, and is a large reason why you and I can explore so much protected land nearly 120 years later.
Join us we take a brief trip through the history of Hickory Nut Gorge, take a stroll through the modern-day Chimney Rock Village, and learn about great recreational destinations in the Gorge and areas surrounding Lake Lure.
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Chimney Rock State Park
Chimney Rock Village
Town of Lake Lure
Cabin Hosts
Conserving Carolina
Destination by Design
Hickory Nut Gorge
Lake Lure Tours
Lake Lure Adventure Company
COVER PHOTO CREDIT
Divine Landscapes by Michele Schwartz
Mike Andress
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