RMR-041: Xtreme Roan Adventures – July 25 Free Friday Night Adventures

Xtreme Roan Adventures  – Free Friday Night Adventures The Xtreme Roan Adventures starts with the Free Friday Night Adventures, July 25, at the Roan Mountain State  Park Amphitheater. The Free Friday Night Adventures has turned into a great night time Adventure. At … Continue reading

RMR-037: Rhododendron Bloom Report and Rhododendron Festival

Rhododendron Festival Click the player above to hear Bill Watson and I highlight the 68th Annual Rhododendron Festival coming June 21-22, at the Roan Mountain State Park. The famous Rhododendron Gardens are expected to be in full bloom by then too. Lots … 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

RMR-028: Birding Enthusiast: Bryan Stevens on the Winter Naturalists Rally

Professional writer and well-trained birding enthusiast, Bryan Stevens,  will be present Birding in Northeast Tennessee during the lunch break at the Winter Naturalists’ Rally, Saturday, February 15. His presentation will include his photographs of birds of East Tennessee. Go to … Continue reading