RMR-064: Spring Naturalists’ Rally Preview with Dr. Mick Whitelaw

Spring Naturalists’ Rally – Roan Mountain State Park – April 22-23-24 Preview with Dr. Mick Whitelaw Roan Mountain andTweetsie Trains, People and Ironwith Dr. Mick Whitelaw Join Your Friends on the Mountain! The Friday, April 22, evening speaker will be our … Continue reading

RMR-055: Rhododendron Bloom Report from Roan Mountain

Rhododendron Bloom Report    It is time for the Rhododendron Bloom Report:  looks like a great bloom time on Roan Mountain ! “Go early. Go often!” This picture is from June 4. The Catawba Rhododendron blooms have really come on … Continue reading

RMR-054: Celebrate National Trails Day

Celebrate National Trails Day – June 6.  This is a great hike to Celebrate National Trail Days on June 6. Lisa Huff will be leading the hike from North Carolina into Tennessee over the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail.  It … Continue reading

RMR-052: Tennessee State Naturalists – Randy Hedgepath

The Tennessee River by Randy Hedgepath, Tennessee State Naturalist Randy Hedgepath, Tennessee State Naturalist, will be the Friday evening presenter at the Friends of Roan Mountain Spriing Naturalists Rally at Roan Mountain State Park. on April 24, 2015. His presentation … Continue reading

RMR-046: Great Weekend to get up on The Mountain

Great Weekend to hike on Roan Mountain Fall colors and fresh, mountain grown apples. This will be a great weekend to get up on The Mountain. Temperatures are forecasts to be moderate. Plan for a little colder on top on … Continue reading