Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

Big Ridge to Stony Bald – September 8, 2017

Posted on September 10, 2017 by WCBC

Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & David Heavner

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Hypericum Identification

Posted on September 2, 2017 by WCBC

The genus name, Hypericum, comes from the Greek words hyper meaning “above” and eikon meaning “picture” from the old custom of hanging Hypericum flowers above a picture to ward off evil spirits at the Feast of St. John, which took … Continue reading →

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Parkway South – August 25, 2017

Posted on August 27, 2017 by WCBC

Great drive. LOTS of pictures! Included stops at Wagon Road Gap, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. Photography by Jock Aplin, Ken Borgfeldt, Joy Charlebois, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated … Continue reading →

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – August 18, 2017

Posted on August 20, 2017 by WCBC

History of Rattlesnake Lodge (Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, David Heavner, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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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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