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-045: Baa-tany Goat Project update from Baa-se Camp

Update on the Baa-tany Goat Project from the Baa-se Camp, high on the mountain.  Goatherd, Jamey Donaldson, brings us up to date on Year Seven of the Baatany Goat Project.     The Baatany Goat Project is real science. It … Continue reading

RMR-044: Author Jennifer Frick-Ruppert – Biodiversity in the Southern Appalachians

Jennifer Frick – Ruppert: Why such high biodiversity in the Southern Appalachians? author of “Mountain Nature: A Seasonal Natural History of the Southern Appalachians”  A new way to look at things on your next trip up the mountain.  Dr. Jennifer … Continue reading

RMR-043: More Adventures and Photographers at the Fall Naturalists’ Rally

More Awesome Adventures Following the Awesome Xtreme Roan Adventures in July there are more Adventures for you at the 52nd annual Friends of Roan Mountain Fall Naturalists’ Rally – September 5-6-7, 2014. Kids will have another full day of Adventures. Check … Continue reading