Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Bull Gap In-and-Out Scout – August 6, 2020

Posted on August 14, 2020 by WCBC

History of Rattlesnake Lodge Joe hiked in-and-out from Bull Gap towards Rattlesnake Lodge. Photography by Joe Standaert. (Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show). Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Gap Loop Scout – August 4, 2020

Posted on August 7, 2020 by WCBC

Hiked Frying Pan Gap Trail from the gate to the campground and then returned along the Parkway.  Photography by Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge & Shut-In Trails Scout – July 27, 2020

Posted on July 28, 2020 by WCBC

Charlie & Alice suggested these spots. Great idea! Hiked from Big Ridge Overlook north to the Parkway & then back along the road, and then from Mills River Overlook north.  Joe  & Mary stopped off at Mills River Overlook on … Continue reading →

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Parkway South Scout – July 20, 2020

Posted on July 24, 2020 by WCBC

BAD NEWS! The mowers have taken out the large Turk’s Cap Lily seen near Wolf Mountain Overlook on July 13 (hard to believe they couldn’t see it!), as well as loads of other unique plants and left deep, wet, muddy … Continue reading →

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Hemphill Bald & Heintooga Ridge Road Scout – July 14, 2020

Posted on July 19, 2020 by WCBC

Joe and Mary drove up the Heintooga Ridge Road to the end of the paved section and then hiked the Hemphill Bald trail from Polls Gap. Photography by Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to enter the slide show. Plants … Continue reading →

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