RMR-079: Old Growth Grasslands, a preview with Dr. Dwayne Estes

I was stunned to learn a new term: Old Growth Grasslands. Are you stunned too?  I have never heard that term before. It is so descriptive of the balds. I will think that with each step on the trail on the … Continue reading

RMR-078: The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine – A preview of the Winter Naturalists Rally with Lisa Huff

RMR-078: The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine – Some Answers at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally Tennessee State Natural Areas Program Stewardship Ecologist, Lisa JHuff, will present The Mystery of the Missing Shortleaf Pine. This tree used to be found … Continue reading

RMR-077: Ranger Marty Silver at the 55th Annual Fall Naturalists’ Rally – Sept. 9, 2017

Ranger Marty Silver at the 55th Annual Fall Naturalists’ Rally – Sept. 9, 2017 This is going to be your day if you are a fan of Marty Silver Ranger  You will get the 3-peat:  12:00 p.m. – Ranger Marty’s … Continue reading

RMR-076: Meet Jess Schaner, Roan Mountain Naturalist for the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy for 2017

Meet the Southern Appalachian Highlands Roan Naturalist for 2017 S.A.H.C. Roan Naturalist Jess Schaner One foggy afternoon I met Jess Schaner on the Appalachian Trail at Carver’s Gap. She was on the job. Her job is to meet visitors to the Roan Highlands … Continue reading

RMR-075: 71st Rhododendron Festival (June 17-18) Changing Lives

71st Annual  Rhododendron Festival June 17-18 The 71st Annual Rhododendron Festival is more than just another festival. It is changing lives. There are good reasons this Festival attracts thousand of visitors to Roan Mountain.  High-quality crafts and art, good food … Continue reading