RMR-072: Great Graminoids – A closer look at the Grassy Balds with Jamey Donaldson

  Great Graminoids !   I’ll bet you didn’t know you were in the middle of some graminoids on your last hike over Round Bald. Our favorite botanist, Jamey Donaldson, presented Great Graminoids at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally last month. With his … Continue reading

RMR-070: Winter Rally Preview with Archeologist Dr. Jay Franklin

RMR-070: Winter Rally Preview with Archaeologist Dr. Jay Franklin Saturday, February 11 Friends of Roan Mountain present the 10th Annual Winter Naturalists Rally Winter Rally information and registration Dr. Jay Franklin will present the findings from some of his discoveries … Continue reading

RMR-069: Jens Kruger, A Conversation with Composer of the Roan Mountain Suite

Jens Kruger, a conversation with Composer of the Roan Mountain Suite I had the great pleasure to learn how Jens Kruger began the process of composing the Roan Mountain Suite. He immersed himself in learning all about the Roan. He … Continue reading

RMR-068: Beyond Birding with Steven Hopp – a Fall Naturalists’ Rally Preview

RMR-068: Beyond Birding with Steven Hopp – a Fall Rally Preview. Birders are good at making lists. Bird counts by year and bird count over a lifetime. But what about beyond the counting? Beyond Birding is learning about the entire … Continue reading

RMR-062: Run with a Ranger; Ranger Meg Guy Invites Everyone to the Roan Mountain Run Club

Run with a Ranger! Ranger Meg Guy invites you to the Roan Mountain Run Club. The Roan Mountain State Park is starting a trail running club. Spend time outdoors in a beautiful natural setting, improve physical fitness, spend time with … Continue reading