Chimney Rock Park

25 miles southeast of Asheville is Chimney Rock State Park

There is a dramatic rock that can be reached by elevator or stairs.  

I was looking forward to the view.  

Our 26-story elevator makes the climb to Chimney level a mere 30-second ride. From there, the North Carolina mountain views of Lake Lure and Hickory Nut Gorge spread out before you. Relax on our Sky Lounge patio and simply bask in nature’s glory.

Alas, the elevator was not working.  I could have taken the stairs - 408 steps - yeah, right.

This is the view of Chimney Rock from our boat ride on Lake Lure.

I am fascinated by the clouds in Asheville.

 This is the view from the parking lot at the base of the rock.

The  ribbon near the middle of the picture is Lake Lure,

a man-made lake and subject of another blog entry. 

 They get clouds in front of, above, and behind mountains.