Author Archives: Ken
Mountain Artists and Craftspeople – Studio Tour December 5 – 6
The wonderful Southern Appalachian Mountains have been the source of inspiration for many artists and craftspeople for generations. This weekend, December 4 -5 -6, 2009 you can meet the artists and see where they do their thing. Learn more … Continue reading
Roan Mountain Goat Project – Update
On Labor Day weekend, I had the honor and the privilege to be a temporary goatherd. Yes, I know what you are saying: “Why?” Baa-tany Goat Project. This is the second year of the Baa-tany Goat Project to restore … Continue reading
Xtreme Roan Adventures
Friends of Roan Mountain held their first Youth Naturalists’ Rally especially for kids. Over 200 kids and enthusiastic parents made this an absolute blast. Continue reading
Trail Days 2009 – Damascus VA
Damascus Virginia once again hosted a three day festival of Appalachian Trail experiences. This is the place to check out the latest in ultra-lite hiking tents and hammocks. All these were displayed along the Appalachian Trail that runs through the … Continue reading
Roan Mountain – Too Many Choices – April 2009
Friends of Roan Mountain host the Spring Naturalists Rally. Time for decision. There are so many really interesting “classes” to participate in and not enough time to do them all. Which ones to choose?
What are those Night Sounds? – March 2009
While camping in Virginia on an exceptionally warm weekend , I recorded some “night sounds”. Here they are. Now check out this really cool site that has audio clips that identify frog sounds: Leaps.org I think I recorded Spring Peeper … Continue reading
In Praise of Trekking Poles – February 2009
I was given a pair of aluminum, adjustable trekking poles last year. They stayed in the Jeep. Each time I went hiking I would remember them when I was too far along the trail to go back to get them. … Continue reading
Christmas in the Mountains – December Acivities
Be sure to check out the Artist’s Studio Tour page. The dates are December 6 & 7, 2008. This is an opportunity to meet artists and see where they do their thing. It is very interesting to anyone who is … Continue reading
A Great Weekend to be in the Mountainsc
This is a great weekend to spend in the Southern Appalachian Mountains. It is cooler here. This weekend, June 14 & 15, Saturday and Sunday, is the Toe River Arts Council open studio tour. http://www.toeriverarts.org Check it out. I really enjoy meeting the artists … Continue reading