Green Alder Houstonia serpyllifolia – Thymed-leaved bluets Low Bush Blueberry Rhododendron catawbiense in bloom on Round Bald Looking towards Mt. Mitchell and the Black Mountains from Round Bald (Carver’s Gap down the mountain to the right) Flame Azalea looking into … Continue reading
Located in Unicoi, Tennessee off Exit 32 on I-26, the Tanasi Arts and Heritage Center features an array of unique and beautiful handcrafted items created by regional artists. Below are images of a few items Bob has for sale at … Continue reading
One of the most striking plants to grace the forest floor in the Southern Appalachian Mountains is Galax (Galax urceolata). Preferring a cool climate, galax boasts glossy, heart-shaped leaves which spread via rhizomes, often forming large populations. The 8 to … Continue reading
As summer slowly passes and falls approaches, we wanted to let you know where we will be demonstrating in the next few months. On Saturday, August 16th we will be spending the day at Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park for … Continue reading
Bob Estep, along with his friends Chris Edens and Clark Sams, will be teaching this excellent and informative weekend workshop dedicated to learning the art of FLINTKNAPPING! Traditional tools, such as billets made of antler, pressure flakers, and hammerstones, were … Continue reading
Even though the nights are still cold, I knew spring had arrived in Roan Mountain about a week ago. Early one morning, through a gentle rain, I could hear the song of the corn planter, more commonly known as the … Continue reading
Roan Mountain Primitives – thriving “beneath the Roan,” with the goal of preserving and honoring the ways of those who came before us, so that future generations may continue to appreciate and practice the old ways. Primitive tools, flintknapped stone, … Continue reading