Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway
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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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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