Author Archives: WCBC
Purchase Knob – September 10, 2021
From the NPS website: The Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center is based on 535 acres in Haywood County, North Carolina, contiguous with the rest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The parcel includes the 5,086 foot elevation Purchase Knob, a … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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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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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Fungi, Hiking, Insects, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers, Wolf Mountain Overlook
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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
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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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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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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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 