Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
Blast From The Past – Hardy Souls & Mystery Walks in 2014 & 2015
This winter we’re going to look at pictures from field trip locations we visited before we created the website. See how many members, places, & plants you recognize. This week, the pictures are from our Hardy Souls Hike up FR … Continue reading
Sam Knob Meadow – October 9, 2026
A perfect Fall day at Sam Knob Meadow surrounded by Gentians – and we beat the arrival of tropical storm Isaias! Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bugs, Butterflies, Hiking, Liverworts, Mosses, Pisgah National Forest, shrubs, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Flat Laurel Creek – Sam Knob Loop – September 4, 2026
We had such a great time hiking down Flat Laurel Creek Trail that we decided to continue with the loop, returning through Sam Knob Meadow. Afterwards, some members stopped at the new Little-Wolfie to check out the plants there. Botanical … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bugs, Butterflies, Ferns, Hiking, Insects, moss, Mosses, Non-native Plants, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 2026
Unfortunately our 2026 Parkway South field trip had to be cancelled due to a huge early morning thunderstorm. Luckily Jim ignored the orders! Photography by Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers, Wolf Mountain Overlook
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Frying Pan Gap – July 31, 2026
Beautiful sunny day for a hike and not too hot. Still some Turk’s Cap Lilies blooming as well as several Featherbells. However, fruit is forming and leaves are turning. Fall is creeping up on us! Botanical plant names seem to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Lichens, Mosses, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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