Turns out there are snowmelt-fed underground streams that flow through the cave and drain into the Kaweah River system, ...

Chimney Rock State Park reopened June 27, nine months after Helene devastated the area. Local officials celebrated the ...

A new temporary road now connects Chimney Rock and Bat Cave after months of residents driving on gravel for access between ...

A paved road is complete between Bat Cave and Chimney Rock, allowing better access for residents while works continues on a permanent replacement.

The new temporary road will make it possible for permanent repairs to take place and is expected to have minimal impact on ...

After months of reconstruction, a temporary access road between Chimney Rock and Bat Cave has been completed, restoring ...

A view from the bridge where U.S. 64/74A intersect in Bat Cave on Friday, June 13, 2025, after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. A temporary road now connects Bat Cave and Chimney Rock after ...

A view from the bridge where U.S. 64/74A intersect in Bat Cave on Friday, June 13, 2025, after Hurricane Helene devastated the area. A temporary road now connects Bat Cave and Chimney Rock after ...

Repairs between Gerton and Bat Cave A U.S. Highway 74A project between Gerton and Batcave spans approximately 5 miles in Henderson County, according to the project's NCDOT public input page.

Repairs between Gerton and Bat Cave A U.S. Highway 74A project between Gerton and Batcave spans approximately 5 miles in Henderson County, according to the project's NCDOT public input page.

Heavy rains in the Bat Cave area caused mudslides and road damage, exacerbating damage from Tropical Storm Helene. Continued slides are expected throughout the summer storm season. Roads in the Bat ...