Roan Mountain State Park Activities for Aug. 15 & 16

The following activities are scheduled Aug. 15 and 16 at Roan Mountain State Park:

NOTE: Daily through Labor Day at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. there will be tours of the Miller Homestead. Hand-built, and finished in 1908, the Miller Farmstead stands as a testament to the hardiness and ingenuity of the people of Appalachia. Join park interpretive staff for a 45-minute tour of the farmstead and learn how three generations of Millers worked, raising families, livestock & crops without modern conveniences like electricity, tractors, or cars. ($10 per adult, $4 under12. Advance reservations recommended)

THURSDAY, AUG. 15

2 P.M. – Old Time Games. Meet Ranger Andrea at camper check-in to learn all about old-time games played in the 19th and 20th centuries and get a chance to play some yourself! 45-60 minutes. (FREE)

3:30 P.M. – Leaf Printing. Meet Ranger Andrea at the Visitor Center Porch to design your own artwork using fallen leaves and learn about the trees of Roan Mountain! All materials will be provided. 45 minutes. (FREE)

4:30 P.M. – Snakes of Roan Mountain. Meet Jake the corn snake and discover more about the snakes of East Tennessee! Meet Ranger Andrea at the Visitor’s Center. 60 minutes. (FREE)

7 P.M. – Whoo Lives Here? Meet Ranger Andrea at the aviary to learn all about our wildlife ambassadors, Shiloh the barred owl, and Sunshine the Great Horned Owl! 45-60 minutes. (FREE)

FRIDAY, AUG. 16

2 P.M. – Fun with Tie Dye. Join Rangers Andrea and Kacie at camper check-in to have summer fun making your own tie-dye shirt! The park will provide dye and all supplies. 60 minutes. T-shirts may be purchased in advance at the camp store. ($7 plus tax for T-shirt/or Bring Your Own T-Shirt for $4 plus tax)

3:30 P.M. – A Wheelie SafeTime. Join Rangers Andrea and Kacie at camper check-in to learn the rules of the road! We’ll learn all about bicycle safety, play a game, and take a group ride around the campground. Bring your bike and your helmet! 30 minutes. (FREE)

7 P.M. – Summer Concert Series: Marshall Ballew. Join Rangers Andrea and Kacie at the park amphitheater for live music every Friday evening. (FREE, but tips for the artist)

Children must be accompanied by an adult during programs. For more information or to register, visit our park calendar on www.tnstateparks.com. are encouraged)

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