Roan Mountain: A Passage of Time

From Andre Michaux, John Muir, and other early explorers, to General John T. Wilder and the developers, from the Roan’s inexplicable "balds” to the lush forests of its "Canadian zone,” here is the story of one of the best-loved places in the Southern Appalachians. This new edition contains over 30 historical photographs not previously published. New chapters added to the book tell of intriguing new biological discoveries, notable historical visitors, and the findings of the author’s research conducted since the first edition was published in 1991.

Jennifer Bauer Laughlin graduated from East Tennessee State University with a BS in Biology and Art, an MS in Science Education, and an MA in Teaching. She has conducted a multitude of park programs for folks of all ages, while sharing her interest and enthusiasm for nature study, Roan Mountain's fragile ecology and intriguing history.