Tag Archives: Hiking

Purchase Knob – September 10, 2021

Posted on September 13, 2021 by WCBC

From the NPS website: The Appalachian Highland Science Learning Center is based on 535 acres in Haywood County, North Carolina, contiguous with the rest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The parcel includes the 5,086 foot elevation Purchase Knob, a … Continue reading →

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Parkway South – August 27, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by WCBC

Stops were Wagon Gap Overlook, Wolf Mountain Overlook, & lunch at Courthouse Valley Overlook. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Click on … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge Loop – August 13, 2021

Posted on August 16, 2021 by WCBC

We just beat the worst of the rain, although we heard a lot of thunder! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Richard Holzman, Penny Longhurst, Joe Standaert, … Continue reading →

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Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap – August 6, 2021

Posted on August 9, 2021 by WCBC

Another perfect day and the meadow was glorious!  Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Penny Longhurst, Randy Richardson, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Trail – July 30, 2021

Posted on August 2, 2021 by WCBC

Our third field trip of the year! We were fortunate to have cloudy skies and temperatures in the 70’s on a day with a forecasted high of 90! Some of the plants shown were seen along the Blue Ridge Parkway … Continue reading →

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