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

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 … 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

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

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 … Continue reading

RMR-032: Stunning Wildflower Photography by Bob Hale

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 … Continue reading

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

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 … Continue reading