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Fishing With a Ranger
September 15, 2024, 9am - 11am
Do you love fishing? Are you new to it or curious about learning how? Come celebrate National Grandparents Day with your family by fishing with Chimney Rock Park Rangers on Lake Lure at Morse Park and learn how to tie knots, cast, and start fishing. Please note that we are limited to loaner 20 poles. Feel free to bring your own tackle and poles as long as it is in good working order.
Meet at Morse Park in Lake Lure. The program will take place near the walking trails. Parking available at the Lake Lure Marina and public parking in Lake Lure.
The $17.4 million will fund nine capital improvements projects and six land acquisitions.