Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Frying Pan Gap – September 12, 2024

Posted on September 14, 2025 by WCBC

Beautiful sunny day for a hike. We saw masses of Asters & Goldenrods and the other plants were loaded with fruit. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the … Continue reading →

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Sam Knob Meadow – August 29, 2025 (Scout)

Posted on August 31, 2025 by WCBC

Needed to get my late Summer Sam Knob Meadow fix. Walked from the parking area to the far side of the meadow to catch the Bull Thistle. Then, a short distance down Flat Laurel Creek, and finally up Investor Gap … Continue reading →

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Mt. Hardy Trail & Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 22, 2025

Posted on August 24, 2025 by WCBC

We did something different this time. After the hike we all stopped at Wolf Mountain Overlook before heading to Courthouse Valley Overlook for lunch.  Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved … Continue reading →

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Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – August 8, 2025

Posted on August 10, 2025 by WCBC

Several days of rain makes plump mosses. Great cool weather compared to the past few weeks and no rain for a change! We caught the Spiranthes blooming for the first time in years, but there is definite encroachment of the … Continue reading →

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Shut-In Trail – July 25, 2025

Posted on July 27, 2025 by WCBC

Since the Blue Ridge Parkway was closed northbound from Elk Pasture Gap we did the walk as an in-&-out and still found some nice plants, including TWO new Figworts and several superbums! We drove back to the Buck Spring Lodge … Continue reading →

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