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Vaughn Creek Greenway – March 27, 2023

Posted on March 30, 2023 by WCBC

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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Know Your Plants – Botanical Names Beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”

Posted on March 19, 2023 by WCBC

Last pictures! This week’s post is plants in our database with botanical names beginning with “U, W, X, Y, & Z”.  Enjoy the pictures & see how many of these you know. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Daudie & John Colson, … Continue reading →

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Mossing at Jones Farm – October 29, 2021

Posted on November 1, 2021 by WCBC

Perfect day to be looking at moss! One inch of rain yesterday and dry today until we finished the walk. Just the way moss likes it. Thanks Betty for arranging that! Information about the bryophytes seen today can be found … Continue reading →

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Glassy Mountain – April Wildflowers

Posted on April 9, 2021 by WCBC

Glassy Mountain is a monadnock that is the remnant of a pluton. For information on its origins click here.  This post shows plants we would expect to see in April. Read more info on the plants at Glassy in Glassy … Continue reading →

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Parkway South Scout – September 2020

Posted on September 18, 2020 by WCBC

Stops included Courthouse Valley Overlook, Graveyard Fields/Second Falls Overlook, Herrin Knob Overlook, Pigeon Gap, Pounding Mill Overlook, Wolf Mountain Overlook, & many other interesting spots in between! Photography by Richard Holzman & Penny Longhurst. Click on any picture to zoom. … Continue reading →

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