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RMR-035: Roan Mountain State Park activities for Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on by Ken TurnerMay 21, 2014

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Check out the Roan Mountain State Park calendar of activities for this Memorial Day weekend. They are getting a head start on Thursday and Friday and Saturday are loaded with all kinds of exciting things to do. Roan Mountain State Park – Memorial Day Weekend Calendar

The staff at your favorite state park has been busy getting the Park ready for a big weekend. The renovations to the campground are completed. The paving is finished. And the online reservations system is up and ready to take your reservations.

The Dave Miller Farmstead was covered with a great article in the Johnson City Press by John Thompson. The Farmstead is being considered by the state to be listed as a state historic site. Nice article and lots of great pictures.

Sasquatch is still hiding on one of the trails in the Roan Mountain State Park. (hint: He is not on the Appalachian Trail.) He is hiding real good. this time. No one has found him in three weeks. Get you expedition together and hit the trails. Maybe you can be the one to find him and win an “I found Sasquatch” T-shirt.

LINKS:

Make online campground reservations here.

Click here for the complete schedule: Roan Mountain State Park – Memorial-Day-Weekend-Schedule-2014
Notice that the Weekend starts on Thursday.

Article on the Miller Farmstead in the Johnson City Press

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RMR-034: Sasquatch sightings in Roan Mountain State Park

Posted on by Ken TurnerMay 6, 2014

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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 new Search for Sasquatch will begin the first of each month. Clues are available at the Visitor’s Center by the waterwheel and at the Park Headquarters and the Conference Center.

One more great reason to visit your favorite state park.

Also coming this Saturday, May 10, in the Park is the Junior Trout Tournament for children ages.

And coming to the Park on June 7, the Diamond Dash trail run. Click on the link below for more information.

** PARK UPDATE ** The paving is underway! Campground reservations CAN be made by calling (423) 772 – 0190. The online reservations for the campground will not be operational until later.

The cabins can be reserved with the online system.

Lost & Found at the Spring Rally: One of the hikes on Saturday April 26 required carpooling. A black Champion jacket with hood was left behind. Let me know if it how we can get it back to you. – Ken

LINKS:

Friends of Roan Mountain – Spring Newsletter

Roan Mountain State Park – Junior Trout Tournament – May 10 – call the Park (423) 772 – 0190

Roan Mountain State Park – Diamond Dash – June 7- info

Roan Mountain State Park – Online Cabin Rental

Roan Mountain State Park – Online Campground Reservations

RMR-033: Guy Mauldin Previews River & High Mountain Wildflower Hike

Posted on by Ken TurnerApril 23, 2014

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Dutchman’s Breeches by Bob Hale

Roan Mountain is a mecca for wildflower enthusiasts. From the banks of the Doe River to the semi-alpine peaks there are many worlds of wildflowers. Popular wildflower hike leader, Guy Mauldin, will use his 53 years of teaching experience to share his love for the wildflower of the Roan.

Hear Guy at Roan Mountain Radio #033

Spring Rally News: Cabins Available Now!

Good News: R.M.S.P Cabins are now available: The scheduled repaving of the cabin area is behind schedule. Park Manager Jacob Young has opened the cabins for rent. There may still be a few minor workarounds when the paving does occur, but they shouldn’t interfere with your cabin living experience. For reservations call the Roan Mountain State Park Office (423) 772 – 0190. or for online reservations go to: https://tnstateparks.itinio.com/roan-mountain/cabins

Campground will OPEN May 15 !

More Good News: The R.M.S.P. Campground will open on MAY 15: Weather delays have put the campground renovations behind schedule. ** Renovations will be ongoing. Some sites may be affected.** Campground reservations: https://tnstateparks.itinio.com/roan-mountain

LINKS:

Spring Naturalists’ Rally brochure & information

Friends of Roan Mountain

Roan Mountain State Park cabins

Roan Mountain State Park Campground reservations

RMR-032: Stunning Wildflower Photography by Bob Hale

Posted on by Ken TurnerApril 17, 2014

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Stunning is the word to describe the wildflower photography by Bob Hale. He will present Spring Wildflowers and Native Orchids, a snapshot of thirty years of sleuthing to find and record wildflowers. His presentation will be at the Friends of Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally, April 26. (More information here.)

His wildflower expeditions take him all over the Southern Appalachians.

Southern Red Trillium.

** SPECIAL NOTICE ** Uncooperative weather conditions have delayed paving and finishing of the campground renovations.

Current Estimates:
The cabins will not be available until May 4.
The campground will be closed until June 1.

** Weather conditions could affect these dates. **

LINKS:

Spring Naturalists Rally brochure and information

Friends of Roan Mountain

RMR-031: New Species Found on Roan Mountain by Malacologist Dan Dourson

Posted on by Ken TurnerMarch 28, 2014

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The new species found on Roan Mountain by malacologist, Dan Dourson, is the Fumonelix roanensis. Dan has also discovered three other new species of land snails in the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

Dan and Judy spend a few minutes with Roan Mountain Radio talking about their new book, Land Snails of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Southern Appalachians.

Dan will be the speaker at the Friends of Roan Mountain Spring Naturalists Rally on Friday evening, April 25.

Spring Naturalists Rally – April 25-26-27

Join other outdoor enthusiasts in exploring and learning more about the Roan Mountain. All ages and all levels of outdoor experience are invited and encouraged to attend.

There is something for everybody and an abundance for many.

LINKS:

To order Dan’s book, email Judy: jdourson@earthlink.net

Spring Naturalists Rally – brochure and registration

Friends of Roan Mountain