RMR-048: First Hike for the New Year

First Hike of the New Year               Coming to a State Park Near You. Continuing our Adventures All Year Roan Mountain State Park – Roan Mountain, TN – First Hike – 11:00 a.m. January 1. Carver’s … Continue reading

RMR-047: 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Young Naturalists

5 Christmas Gift Ideas for Young Naturalists  When you are stuck for an idea, ask an expert. That is exactly what I did when I needed Christmas gift ideas for a couple of young naturalists. Luckily, my hiking buddy, Cade, was … Continue reading

RMR-038: Roan Mountain’s Natural Balds – Naturally

“Helping keep Roan Mountain’s Natural Balds Bald Naturally.” – Jamey Donaldson, goatherd Baatany Goat Project will start on Wednesday with the goats being herded up the mountain from Carver’s Gap to their first paddock on Jane Bald. You can be … Continue reading

RMR-036: Judy Murray and 40 years of Roan Mountain Conservation

Judy Murray and the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Judy Murray, one of the founding members of the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, celebrated 40 years of Roan Mountain Stewardship. Her hard work and the efforts of many others have helped preserve and protect … Continue reading

RMR-034: Sasquatch sightings in Roan Mountain State Park

You can join the search for Sasquatch. A new visitor engagement activity for the Roan Mountain State Park is the Search for Sasquatch. Listen to the conversation with Ranger J.R. as he tells us how to Search for Sasquatch. A … Continue reading