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Wintergreen Falls – October 30, 2026
Another beautiful fall day for our last field trip for 2026. Warmer than last week but still very pleasant for the hike back to the trailhead! We got a bit split up on our way to the falls. Next time … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryophytes, DuPont State Forest, Ferns, Grasses, Henderson County, Hiking, Mosses, North Carolina, Waterfalls, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – October 23, 2026
Holmes Trail Map Another glorious fall day and we saw loads of Gentians. Thanks to Park Ranger, EJ Dwigans, who hiked with us and explained the history of Holmes, about their Legacy trees, and pointed out different fungi. Photography by … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Fungi, Henderson County, Hiking, lake, lichen, Lichens, moss, Mushrooms, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – September 25, 2026
A great turnout for a beautiful fall hike to Lake Wattacoo. Photography by Jennie Burke, Charlie Brice, Cindy Carpenter, Richard Holzman, Eric King, Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Heritage Preserve, Hiking, lake, Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area, South Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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French Broad River Meadow – September 18, 2026
Our walk was on the late Charles Pickelsimer’s private airstrip in Brevard. Mr. Pickelsimer left the 55 acre property, which lies in the French Broad River floodplain, to Brevard College and it was purchased by Transylvania County in 2020 for … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, Insects, North Carolina, Transylvania County, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – September 11, 2026
Glassy Mountain is a Piedmont monadnock that is the remnant of a pluton. For information on its origins check the post here. More info on Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve and the plants at Glassy: Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterflies, Ferns, Hiking, South Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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