Roan Mountain Calendar
Published 1:57 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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May 31 – June 30
May 31
Summer Concert Series: Simply Scott – 7 p.m. – Meet at the Park Amphitheater. Our Summer Concert Series continues with music from Simply Scott!
Concerts take place at the park amphitheater at 7pm on Fridays. Bring a blanket, camp chair or enjoy our bench seating. Concerts are FREE but tips for the artists are appreciated.
Simply Scott is eclectic solo vocal and guitar music.
June 1
National Trails Day Hike: Raven Rock Overlook – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Meet at the Park Office by the Conference Center. Price is $0/Person, $10/Attendee+Donation, $10/Donation (no attendance), $20/Attendee+Donation, $20/Donation (no attendance). Register for the event. Join Ranger Rodriguez along this 1-mile hike on the Raven Rock Trail to see views of blooming buds and an overlook along the way! What better way to celebrate national trails day than to enjoy your favorite state park!
This hike is considered moderately challenging with some elevation changes. It will take us approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete the trail. This program is fun for all ages, but guests should make sure to bring plenty of water, appropriate hiking shoes for terrain, and dress for the weather. Meeting Location: Park Office located across from the amphitheater.
June 7
Summer Concert Series: The Repossessed – 7 p.m. Meet at the Park Amphitheater. Our Summer Concert Series continues with music from The Repossessed!
Concerts take place at the park amphitheater at 7 p.m. on Fridays. Bring a blanket, camp chair or enjoy our bench seating. Concerts are FREE but tips for the artists are appreciated.
The Repossessed are an acoustic duo featuring Truman “Buzz” Dodge and Ellie Hjemmet. Favorites across our region, they perform Americana repertoire with acoustic guitar and striking harmonies. You won’t want to miss it!
June 24 – June 28
Junior Ranger Camp, Ages 8-12 – 8:30 a.m. – 12 Noon. Meet at the PIcnic Pavilion #2. Price is $55/Cloudland Elementary Students, $75/per participant. Register for the event. Registration Now Open! Learn about safety, plants, animals, bugs, astronomy, environmental stewardship, history and more! At the conclusion of the week each participant will be sworn in as an official Junior Ranger for Tennessee State Parks at our graduation ceremony and banquet.
Camp begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends by noon, Monday through Thursday. Our graduation ceremony and party will take place Friday night from 6-8:30 p.m. at the park Conference Center. An optional night hike will be offered Friday Night after the banquet (families welcome). Registration fee of $75 includes a T-shirt, daily snacks, and a fun awards celebration on Friday night. After registration closes on June 1, registrants will receive additional paperwork via email including a liability waiver, medical history form, and information forms for each child, as well as agenda details and pickup and drop off locations for each day. Registration open to kids ages 8-12 only. Refunds will be given for cancellations before June 1. After June 1, no refunds will be granted (T-shirts and supplies will have been ordered).