Tag Archives: Blue Ridge Parkway

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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Skinny Dip Falls – September 16, 2016

Posted on September 18, 2016 by WCBC

(Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Ken Borgfeldt

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – August 26, 2016

Posted on August 28, 2016 by WCBC

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

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Parkway South – August 19, 2016

Posted on August 20, 2016 by WCBC

Wagon Road Gap, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. Once again the Gods smiled on us & we just missed the rain! (Click on any picture to zoom)   Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North … Continue reading →

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