Tag Archives: Hiking

Sky Valley Road – June 19, 2026

Posted on June 23, 2026 by WCBC

Looks like it was a great day for catching orchids and Eric even managed to make Buckwheat look beautiful! Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged DuPont State Forest, Henderson County, Hiking, Insects, Lichens, Non-native Plants, shrubs, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Bald Rock Heritage Preserve – June 5, 2026

Posted on June 12, 2026 by WCBC

We first hiked in the 165-acre Bald Rock Heritage Preserve last fall after our visit to Ashmore had to be changed. We decided it was worth a visit in the spring and we were right! Lots of new plants to … Continue reading →

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Buck Spring Nature Trail – May 29, 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by WCBC

Once again, we started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. After a week of rain we were surprised to stay dry! … Continue reading →

Posted in Field Trips | Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferns, Fungi, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers | Leave a comment

Coontree Trail – May 18, 2026

Posted on June 2, 2026 by WCBC

We had perfect weather. Although temperatures in the 80’s were threatened, it was pleasant in the woods. Once again we found our bucket list plants (eventually!) as well as a bunch of Violets, Large Wood Sorrel (Oxalis grandis) & Purple … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail – May 15, 2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 by WCBC

We never did manage to fit this field trip in with all the rain last year, but this year the weather was fantastic! Once again, the Blue Ridge Parkway Ridgeline Trail (aka the Painted Trillium trail) lived up to its … Continue reading →

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