Category Archives: Field Trips

Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by WCBC

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading →

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Thomas Cemetery & Wintergreen Falls – October 28, 2022

Posted on October 30, 2022 by WCBC

Between us we covered the entire loop – although some were more energetic than others! Photography by  Cindy Carpenter, Daudie & John Colson, & Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are … Continue reading →

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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – October 21, 2022

Posted on October 23, 2022 by WCBC

Another beautiful day and beautiful plants! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Joe Standaert (Click on any picture to zoom).

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Whiteside Mountain – October 14, 2022

Posted on October 16, 2022 by WCBC

Whiteside Mountain Brochure Wildflowers of Whiteside Mountain, Jackson County, North Carolina by Kevin Adams Photography by Penny Longhurst & Angela Wagner. Click on any picture to zoom and see the slide show.

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Frying Pan Gap Trail – October 7, 2022

Posted on October 9, 2022 by WCBC

This was our last monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. Another perfect day – sunny, warm, blue skies, loads of Asters, & fall colors! We hiked the trail from the gate to the Pisgah Inn & returned walking … Continue reading →

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