Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
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 Wildflowers, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, Mosses, Blue Ridge Parkway, WCBC, Lichens
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The Best (and Worst!) of Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap
Several days of rain makes plump mosses, but too much rain and low clouds leads to cancellation! From past experiences, not a bad idea. Check out what might have been… Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Mosses, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Shut-In Trail – July 17, 2026
This year we were able to hike all the way to Mills River Overlook and beyond. We had a great (but hot) walk with loads of spectacular superbums but we missed the Figworts – maybe next time! Botanical plant names … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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What’s Coming Next? – July – October 2026
Just to wet your whistles, here’s our tentative field trip schedule for the next few months and a preview of some of the plants we expect to see. Friday, July 17 – Shut-in Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, NC Friday, July … Continue reading
Sam Knob Meadow – June 26, 2026
What a great day for a hike – not too hot & no rain. We were a little late for the spring flowers and too early for the late summer flowers, but our timing for the Fireweeds was just perfect, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bugs, club moss, Ferns, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, Mosses, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Western Carolina Botanical Club 