Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
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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Buck Spring Nature Trail – May 29, 2026
Once again, we started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. After a week of rain we were surprised to stay dry! … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Fungi, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026
We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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