The Famous Rhododendron Gardens On Roan Mountain Will Be Closed To The Public This Year. The Decision To Close The Area Is Due To $2.5 Million In Improvements In The Area. The Funds Are Being Provided Through The Great American Outdoors Act With The Focus On The North Carolina Side Of The Mountain. President Of The Roan Mountain Citizens Club Brian Tipton Told News 5…..

The Carver’s Gap And The Appalachian Trial Will Remain Open, While Everything Above It Will Be Closed Until Next Spring.