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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Chimney Rock State Park Offers Special Weekend of Kids Programs for National Take a Child Outside Week

September 25 - 27, 2015 Take a Child Outside Programs and Hikes at Chimney Rock State Park. Take a Child Outside Week is a national movement started in North Carolina that features special ranger-led programs at NC State Parks.

Fun hikes and/or nature education programs introduce children and families to the outdoors and healthy activities. All activities offered daily and open to the public. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to camp beneath the stars of Chimney Rock on Saturday, Sept. 26.

September 26, 2015 Writers on the Rock for Kids This event is part of Take a Child Outside Week, Writers on the Rock for Kids will feature children’s books about the natural world and special, interactive presentations by children’s authors Janie DeVos (How High Can You Fly?, Barthello’s Wing and more) and Marci Spencer (Potluck: Message Delivered).

Janie will lead kids in the discovery of what makes them special during “Your Special Gift” beginning at 1 PM. At 2 PM, Marci will teach kids how to track a bear and her cub during a “Junior Bear Biologist” program. Both authors will be available to chat with fans and autograph their books, which will be available for purchase through The Fountainhead Bookstore.

Learn more about Chimney Rock NC on our Visitor Information Guide.

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