Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Big Ridge Loop – May 10, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by WCBC

Last year it was a “little” rainy when we scheduled this trip and a lot of people skipped it! No problem this year. We started on the Parkway in order to avoid the heat of the day, returning through the … Continue reading →

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Parkway Deep South – May 6, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by WCBC

Well, the weather was not on our side but we were undaunted! We started at Bear Pen Gap Overlook in drizzle & fog and wandered North on the Parkway. By the time we reached Wolf Mountain Overlook we and the … Continue reading →

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Craven Gap South – May 3, 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by WCBC

Great field trip as always! Many different plants and loads of them, as well as bear cubs in the distance. We hiked from around Milepost 379 to Craven Gap. This year we actually all got to eat lunch together! Photography … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After People – Menzies to Walter

Posted on March 24, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is more plants in our database named after people; mostly naturalists but some patrons, friends, & family members too. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these plants or people you know. Archibald Menzies (March 15, … Continue reading →

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Know Your Plants – Plants Named After People – Bartram to Lyon

Posted on March 17, 2024 by WCBC

This week’s post is plants in our database named after people – mostly naturalists but some patrons, friends, & family members too. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these plants or people you know. John (March 23, 1699 … Continue reading →

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