Tag Archives: Hiking
Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 8, 2026
Holmes Trail Map We were a little late for the Trillium but the Fairy Wands were in full swing! And loads of ferns. Once again we saw the confusing mystery Holly. Is it Ilex ambigua or Ilex montana? It seems … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Henderson County, Hiking, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Rock Quarry Road – May 4, 2026
A new spring walk for us and a bunch of different plants to see. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we mostly use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that … Continue reading
Lower Cat Gap Trail – May 1, 2026
A great turnout with lots of plants to see, especially Trilliums & Hexastylis. Photography by Penny Longhurst & Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferns, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Parkway Deep South – April 27, 2026
Seems like we’re always too late for some plants and too early for others! The drought hasn’t helped, but luckily it rained over the weekend and we still saw a good number of our favorite plants. Botanical plant names seem … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers, Wolf Mountain Overlook
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Corneille Bryan Native Garden – April 20, 2026
The Corneille Bryan Native Garden was established in 1989 to call attention to the unique plant life in the Southern Appalachians and to promote its preservation. By 2012 there were approximately 500 species of plants, excluding grasses and weeds. You … Continue reading
