Saturday, Feb. 17

Winter Naturalists’ Rally 2018 — February 17, begins at 9:00 AM. Join expert naturalists for the 11th annual winter exploration of the Roan Highlands and its unique grassy balds, scenic views, trees, shrubs, and geology. Dress warmly! For more information, please visit the Friends of Roan Mountain website: www.friendsofroanmtn.org. Meet at Park Conference Center.

Saturday, March 24

Spring Clean-Up 2018 — Join park staff for a trail maintenance work day to clean up winter deadfall and get the trails ready for spring and summer visitors. The event will take place from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.

Please dress in layers for variable spring weather, as it can still be quite chilly in March in Roan Mountain. Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, work gloves, and sturdy boots. Please bring drinking water and snacks.

This hike/project is considered moderate to strenuous and is suitable for participants ages 14 and older.

Letters for volunteer service hours completed can be provided. Meet at: Park Headquarters

Saturday, March 31

Easter Egg Hunt 2018 at Roan Mountain State Park. Saturday, March 31. Begins promptly at noon! Enjoy some family fun at Roan Mountain State Park with a traditional Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under. Egg-hunting, candy, prizes, and a special “hop-in” visit from the Easter Bunny all get underway promptly at noon at the Park Amphitheater. Don’t be late… those eggs go fast! Kids, don’t forget your Easter basket to collect the eggs! Meet at Park Amphitheater.

Friday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29

Spring Naturalists’ Rally 2018 — Sign up for dinner, lectures, hikes, bird watching, viewing the night sky, and more!

Led by the Friends of Roan Mountain.  Pre-registration is required, please visit www.friendsofroanmtn.org for more information.

***NOTE  from Roan Mountain State Park: Due to damage sustained during a flood event on the Doe River, there are two trail bridges in the park that are no longer available. The bridge connecting the wetland boardwalk trail to Picnic Shelter 2 is gone, as is the bridge connecting the Group Camp area to the Riverside Trail. Walking access along the western bank of the Doe River is still available via the Riverside Trail access point from Picnic Shelter 2 or via the Fred Behrend Trail access behind the Camp Store in the Campground. Thank you for your patience as we work to replace these bridges.