Author Archives: WCBC
Bald Rock Heritage Preserve – June 5, 2026
We first hiked in the 165-acre Bald Rock Heritage Preserve last fall after our visit to Ashmore had to be changed. We decided it was worth a visit in the spring and we were right! Lots of new plants to … Continue reading
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Tagged Heritage Preserve, Hiking, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, South Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Buck Spring Nature Trail – May 29, 2026
Once again, we started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. After a week of rain we were surprised to stay dry! … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Fungi, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Coontree Trail – May 18, 2026
We had perfect weather. Although temperatures in the 80’s were threatened, it was pleasant in the woods. Once again we found our bucket list plants (eventually!) as well as a bunch of Violets, Large Wood Sorrel (Oxalis grandis) & Purple … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026
We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Oklawaha Greenway – May 11, 2026
A select group of members walked part of the Oklawaha Greenway starting from the Patton Park trailhead. Katie Breckheimer, Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway chair, started us off by explaining how the Greenway was created and their goals for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Henderson County, Hendersonville, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 