ELIZABETHTON â With the coming of spring, more events are being offered in the two state parks in Carter County. April is always a busy time for the parks, highlighted with the annual spring Naturalist Rally at Roan Mountain State Park. With the need to continue following state park guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic, the rally will be shortened to one day this year instead of the normal three days, and there will be no dinners or evening programs. There will be plenty of field trips offered and all trips are free. The rally takes place on Saturday, April 24 and preregistration is required. Registration can be done online at https://www.friendsofroanmtn.org/2021-spring-rally.