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Watch Santa practice his chimney technique

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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

out santaclimbSanta Claus will start training for the big day with rappels down Chimney Rock 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at Chimney Rock State Park.

Claus will perform a series of 200-foot rappels on one of the world’s tallest chimneys in preparation for Christmas Even gift delivery as life holiday music, hot cocoa, cookies, kids’ activities, live animals and, of course, greetings from Mrs. Claus, keep things lively below. 

Free with park admission. Chimney Rock State Park is located off U.S. 64 in Rutherford County, about 90 minutes from Waynesville. 800.277.9611

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