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Mt. Hardy Trail & Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 22, 2025

We did something different this time. After the hike we all stopped at Wolf Mountain Overlook before heading to Courthouse Valley Overlook for lunch.  Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved … Continue reading

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Wintergreen Falls – June 9 & 13, 2025

Well, we didn’t make it to the waterfall. In fact, we didn’t quite get to the former shortcut trail before the heavens opened and the forest road became a gushing creek! Fortunately we visited the meadow first and found some … Continue reading

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Know Your Plants – Plants With Names Relating to the Body – Hepatica to Tooth

This week’s post is more plants in our database with names relating to the body! Non-native plants are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography … Continue reading

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Mossing at Jones Farm – October 6, 2023

Perfect day to be looking at moss! Fog & a tad of rain overnight and dry during the walk. Just the way moss likes it. Thanks Betty for arranging that! Some information about the bryophytes seen today, as well as … Continue reading

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Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

The 0.8 mile Vaughn Creek Greenway trail in Tryon, NC, takes hikers through a beautiful wooded area along Vaughn Creek. Not far into the hike, visitors can see Siller’s Falls on their left. The trail ends at a large tunnel … Continue reading

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