Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Frying Pan Gap Trail – October 7, 2022

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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Frying Pan Gap Trail – September 12, 2022

This was our sixth monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. What a gorgeous day! We hiked the trail from the gate to the Pisgah Inn & returned walking along the Parkway.  Photography by Daudie & John Colson & … Continue reading

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Sam Knob Meadow – September 9, 2022

We started the trip in fog. Fortunately it never rained, although there were some gloomy moments. Sadly with no sun there were few bees or butterflies. After the field trip we wandered around the Black Balsam area for a while. … Continue reading

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Parkway South – August 26, 2022

Stops were Wagon Gap Overlook, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. It started pouring with rain just as we finished and we had to abandon all plans of going for lunch at Courthouse Valley Overlook (except for Jim who … Continue reading

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – August 19, 2022

History of Rattlesnake Lodge Our second visit in 2 months and a perfect day – no rain or thunder and the Fringed Campion was in full bloom. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Lucy Prim. (Click on any picture to zoom … Continue reading

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