Roan Mountain Tennessee: An Interpretation

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This video is our interpretation of Roan Mountain Tennessee. Our journey begins at Roan Mountain State Park in Carter County Tennessee. Then, we ascend the Roan Highlands, on a pretty amazing Appalachian Mountain Road, Tennessee Highway 143. We enter in Cherokee National Forest that converges with Pisgah National Forest at the top. Roan Mountain is the highpoint of the Unaka Range, and its home to a spectacular Spruce Forest. Hiking Roan Mountain would be amazing, but we simply didn’t have time. We did have some time for a little walking through the lush Pisgah Forest at 6,000 feet. But this video also includes some thoughts about Interpretation Centers, and some other thoughts as well.
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00:00 What does Unaka mean?
01:38 For your consideration.
02:41 Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee
03:36 Lost in Interpretation
07:25 One last thing about my interpretation
08:19 High Point of the Unaka Range
09:04 Roan Massif
10:50 Getting on my Own Nerves

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@lovesquared123456789 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bill for the great insight. Appreciate your honesty and telling it like it is. Keep on keeping on and safe travels.

@luney4tunes88 11 ай бұрын

The Unakas (on the NC side) are where my family has lived for 200+ years. ❤❤❤

@gbarraco8888 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I’m visiting this week and no leaves yet so I should be able to see it. Loved your clarification on interpretive centers. People always need to understand where their information comes from and read multiples sources for an accurate portrayal. Sadly, most people do not. I encourage to keep your fire hose at the ready and douse the haters. Tell the truth, ugly bits and all.

@TheTifery 7 күн бұрын

I'm subscribing based on this video alone. Great job

@BillMarion 7 күн бұрын

Awesome! I'm thankful you enjoyed the video and decided to subscribe. We have a lot of fun on this channel!

@bradm.3775 4 ай бұрын

This Area is So Beautiful

@BillMarion 3 ай бұрын

I think so too!

@Frank-tb4ck 2 жыл бұрын

Camping and hking Roan Mountain is high on my bucket list!!

@BillMarion 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! Thank for watching Frank!

@CSIPiper 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for speaking up. I hope I’m still able to enjoy our national parks if I were to ever lose my ability to get around easily.

@TheKiltedAdventurer 3 жыл бұрын

A great point out of the concept of interpretive centers! 🤔

@jefffrazier9715 11 ай бұрын

Well said, only views for those who choose to hike up there.

@juantomas3630 3 жыл бұрын

Learn something new everyday ! We like your video's Mr. Bill.

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Juan!

@evandorsett7626 Ай бұрын

If you came into Carvers Gap from the Tenn side and Roan Mtn was on your right, you should have hiked up Grass Bald to the left. A super easy 1/2 mile hike with a very well maintained trail. Due to being over the Spruce forest tree line on top of the Bald you have a stunning 360° view that includes mountains such as Mitchell, Rogers (VA’s high point), and Grandfather. Personally it’s my favorite view in the entire Eastern US and you should definitely go back and give it a look. It will change your mind on the scenic aspect of this state park. I believe that we shouldn’t be clearing out the trees of protected wildlife areas just to create overlooks, this is why the Southern Appalachian Balds are the best!

@SomeplaceOrAnother 3 жыл бұрын

Roan Mountain looks amazing 🤩 thanks for the tour 👍

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

Going back next Spring. From what I I’ve heard, that’s when it’s happening!

@d25615 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful spot

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

You ever been up there? Much to discuss.

@dianeneese2694 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed getting to see Sam and crew at work

@BillMarion 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, but who's Sam?

@b.mcdaniel 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm I thought unaka was named for the white haired matriarch if the Appalachian bigfeet. Learn something new every day

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

Quite possible. Appalachian Bigfeet grey quickly due to an copper deficiency.

@alensley1368 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. We rode to Roan Mountain a few years ago while we were staying in Boone NC and the views just don't exist. I've seen great photo's from the trails which prove how great a place it is but a lot of us can't hike. I'm from VA. and even on the Blue Ridge parkway many of the overlooks are overgrown. Not sure its the park service is slacking its just that so many people see cutting some of the tree's as blasphemy..lol..Its not like they should just mow down tree's like crazy just remove some at the overlooks. I do hope to get back to Roan Mountain one day but I'll have to plan on hiking if I can. Thanks for the video.

@BillMarion 2 жыл бұрын

We live in Virginia now. (Harrisonburg) We're on the Parkway all the time. We moved here four years ago and we were shocked at how some of the overlooks were overgrown. But over the past couple of years they've done a much better job. We've made a couple of 100 videos on Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway over the years. But still, it's weird up there. Things I just don't understand. But thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

@alensley1368 2 жыл бұрын

@@BillMarion I'll check out your other video's. I love the mountains.

@breng5767 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, my husband is in a wheelchair and I wouldn't even try to push him on that trail. Not me, not ever. It's all I can do to push him around to go to the doctor's office or Walmart. But, looks to me like they call it scenic is because you see green scenes (not the be confused with green screens). Don't think they (the state or our federal government) want to spend money on making it more scenic either. After all, the federal government spent a lot of money on investigating UFO's. lol. Rhododendrons are beautiful, and might I add they are the WV state flower. Since you are the creator of this YT channel, you have a right to say what you want, have your own opinion or complain to your hearts content. As long as you continue showing us these gorgeous "scenic views" and informative type videos we are with you. Take care and God bless!

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just hoping someone chimes in and tells me I missed it. Totally fine with being wrong. Just not sure why they wouldn't have at least one place that's accessible. Thanks for watching Bren!

@user-ee2yi2bh8z 4 ай бұрын

Speak the truth no matter political or not. I've always wondered if it were emenant domain

@jeffjohnston4493 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a local. That's where we hide our stills. Lol

@BillMarion 2 жыл бұрын

That explains it! LOLOL Seriously, we couldn't find a single local anywhere on the top of the mountain that day. We kept talking to, well, not locals. Great place, and I want to go back this spring. I just need to know more before I go. Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting!

@garrymillwood5507 3 жыл бұрын

I like this video but you may have been a little disappointing > but that is an opinion. But none the less I love your videos. And the music. Would love to visit your area sometime. Keep up the great work.

@BillMarion 3 жыл бұрын

Come on up!