Monthly Archives: August 2021

Parkway South – August 27, 2021

Stops were Wagon Gap Overlook, Wolf Mountain Overlook, & lunch at Courthouse Valley Overlook. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on … Continue reading

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Bonnie’s Garden – July 14, 2021

We couldn’t make it to the Parkway for our scheduled walk, but here is the next best thing. A peek at summer plants in our co-leader’s fabulous garden! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk … Continue reading

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Big Ridge Loop – August 13, 2021

We just beat the worst of the rain, although we heard a lot of thunder! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Richard Holzman, Penny Longhurst, Joe Standaert, … Continue reading

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Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – August 6, 2021

Another perfect day and the meadow was glorious!  Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Penny Longhurst, Randy Richardson, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to … Continue reading

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Frying Pan Trail – July 30, 2021

Our third field trip of the year! We were fortunate to have cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70’s on a day with a forecasted high of 90! Some of the plants shown were seen along the Blue Ridge Parkway … Continue reading

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