About

A major goal of the Friends of Roan Mountain is to support the annual Naturalists' Rallies. For more than four decades, in both spring and fall, people have come to Roan Mountain to participate in a three-day celebration of the diversity of life found there. A wide variety of hikes led by naturalists explore subjects such as wildflowers, birds, butterflies, ferns, geology, history, medicinal and edible plants, mushrooms, salamanders, stream ecology, and astronomy. These annual treks have become a tradition for many - a chance not only to visit flora and fauna but to reunite with friends as well. In the evenings, participants are treated to a catered meal and refreshments in the park's Convention Center. This time of fellowship is followed by interesting programs presented by expert naturalists, authors, and photographers. It is no wonder that these rallies have become a tradition in the lives of those who love Roan Mountain.