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Chimney Rock Park�s mascot, Grady the Groundhog, will host a Groundhog Day celebration on Saturday, February 2. Grady, our region�s very own Punxsutawney Phil, will make his weather prediction at 10am. If he sees his shadow, that means we�ve got six more weeks of winter, but if not, that means spring is just around the corner.
Chimney Rock Park has a fun-filled program all about groundhogs with naturalist Carlton Burke. Burke, a guest presenter at the Park, is director of the Carolina Mountain Naturalists, wildlife and nature educators. Kids, and their parents, will learn the natural history of the groundhog, how groundhogs were used by early settlers to the area and, of course, the legend of Groundhog Day. Plus, Grady will head outside to make his weather forecast.
�Folks will have the chance to meet Grady and learn about his personal history. They can get up close and personal and pet and touch the groundhog,� said Burke. Chimney Rock Park is a 1,000- natural scenic attraction located 25 miles southeast of Asheville on Highway 64/74-A in Chimney Rock, NC. The State of North Carolina recently purchased Chimney Rock Park as part of a larger planned state park in Hickory Nut Gorge. The Park will be managed by Chimney Rock Management, LLC, which will continue to offer all activities, programs and events and operate as consistent as possible with the way the Park has been run by the Morse family for many years. 2007 admission is $14 for adults and $6 for youth ages six through 15. Children under six are admitted free. For a full list of events and activities, visit www.chimneyrockpark.com or call 800-277-9611. For more than a century, folks have been curious about Chimney Rock Park and all it has to offer. Chimney Rock Park gives you the opportunity to explore and experience nature�s wonders up close and personal. From unique geological formations, to sweeping views, you�ll find the best of the mountains in one place at the Park. For more information, or to plan your visit, visit www.chimneyrockpark.com. (Image provided by Chimney Rock Park.)
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