The Trail is Open
May 1, 2020The Trail is Now OpenAs of May 1 2020 the Appalachain Trail in the Roan Highlands is officially opened again. Hundreds of people with cabin fever took advantage of awesome weather on the [...]
Easter Egg Field Day
Easter Egg Field Day Saturday, April 4 Noon – 3 p.m. — Roan Mountain State Park hosts our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Field Game Day from noon to 3 p.m. at the park amphitheater. [...]
2020 Winter Naturalist Rally
2020 Winter Naturalist Rally See schedule for program times. Join the Friends of Roan Mountain for their annual Winter Naturalist Rally at Roan Mountain State Park. Celebrate the beauty of nature in winter while [...]
Outdoor Survival for Beginners
Saturday, Jan. 25 Outdoor Survival for Beginners 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. — Join Ranger Holland as we learn about the basics of outdoor wilderness survival. Topics will include water, food, fire, shelter and [...]
Overmountain Shelter Closure
The overmountain shelter has been officially closed as of September 6, 2019. The US Forest Service put the closure in place due to structural instability. It appears the building is leaning a enough of [...]