Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Flat Laurel Creek – July 28, 2017

Posted on July 31, 2017 by WCBC

Lots of wildflowers (including a new one for many of us) and blueberries. Unfortunately it started raining before we got a chance to see everything the walk had to offer! Check out the Wildflower of the Week for more information … Continue reading →

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Bear Pen Gap – July 21, 2017

Posted on July 23, 2017 by WCBC

Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert  

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Graybeard Mountain Overlook to Glassmine Falls Overlook – June 2, 2017

Posted on June 4, 2017 by WCBC

Great hike. LOTS of pictures! Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Alice Greko, & Penny Longhurst.   Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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BRP Ridgeline Trail – May 12, 2017

Posted on May 14, 2017 by WCBC

BRP Ridgeline Trail (Formerly known to some of us as the Painted Trillium trail). Click on any picture to zoom.   Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are … Continue reading →

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February 10 – Buckspring Lodge—Vanderbilt Estate

Posted on February 10, 2017 by WCBC

Most years we walk the Buck Spring Trail from Pisgah Inn to the site of George Vanderbilt’s hunting lodge. Have you ever wondered what the building looked like or how it was used by Vanderbilt and his guests? Bill Alexander, … Continue reading →

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