Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Parkway Deep South – May 5, 2023

A new field trip and it’s a keeper! Our timing was perfect. Spring ephemerals were busting out all over and we identified some new plants. As Sunflower used to say, “It was glorious!”. Stops were John Rock Overlook, Wolf Mountain … Continue reading

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Craven Gap – May 1, 2023

Great field trip! Many different plants and loads of them. We hiked from around Milepost 379 to a mile or two beyond Craven Gap. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Randy Richardson. Click on any picture to … Continue reading

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Frying Pan Gap Trail – October 7, 2022

This was our last monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. Another perfect day – sunny, warm, blue skies, loads of Asters, & fall colors! We hiked the trail from the gate to the Pisgah Inn & returned walking … Continue reading

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Frying Pan Gap Trail – September 12, 2022

This was our sixth monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. What a gorgeous day! We hiked the trail from the gate to the Pisgah Inn & returned walking along the Parkway.  Photography by Daudie & John Colson & … Continue reading

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Sam Knob Meadow – September 9, 2022

We started the trip in fog. Fortunately it never rained, although there were some gloomy moments. Sadly with no sun there were few bees or butterflies. After the field trip we wandered around the Black Balsam area for a while. … Continue reading

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