A hiker stands on a next to a tree on the ledge of a rock face. Donor note: "Terminus of Eagles Nest Trail- spur off of Cliff Trail, accessible by ladder. This trail was open from 1910s until 1930s? Remnants still exist--below Exclamation Point; Old…
A group of hikers descends a wooden staircase in Chimney Rock Park, with the American flag on Chimney Rock visible below them and the Broad River visible in the distance. Donor note: "Old set of stairs from above Devil's Head off Skyline Trail--can…
A group of people ride in an open-top car down the road in Chimney Rock Park. Donor note: "This was the main road up to the top parking lot at Chimney Rock."
An open-top vehicle rides past a building while a group of people observe from atop a large rock with a sign that reads "Nose Rock." Donor note: "The 'Lodge' was the original gatekeeper's house--the ticket booth is across the road. Not sure how…
A road loops around the lodge and ticket house at Chimney Rock Park. Donor note: "I've always been curious about the ladder in the left side of this photo. It may have accessed an office space just up the hill." The image is marked "Ray #124."
An observation deck sits at the base of Chimney Rock, with hikers visible atop the rock. Donor note: "This deck appears to be on the trail coming down from Chimney Rock; not sure about these seemingly random notes. Hiram was a printer and publisher,…
Hikers salute the direction of the photographer beneath the American flag atop Chimney Rock. Donor note: "This flagpole was made of locust and was erected in 1916 as part of the road opening and the flag flew for the first time on July 4, 1916. These…
Devil's Head Rock sits on a ledge on the mountainside above the Broad River. Donor note: "Note the gash in the mountain across the way--remnant of the 1916 flood." A handwritten note reads, "Devil's Head."