Tag Archives: Mosses
Flat Laurel Creek – Sam Knob Loop – September 4, 2026
We had such a great time hiking down Flat Laurel Creek Trail that we decided to continue with the loop, returning through Sam Knob Meadow. Afterwards, some members stopped at the new Little-Wolfie to check out the plants there. Botanical … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bugs, Butterflies, Ferns, Hiking, Insects, moss, Mosses, Non-native Plants, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Frying Pan Gap – July 31, 2026
Beautiful sunny day for a hike and not too hot. Still some Turk’s Cap Lilies blooming as well as several Featherbells. However, fruit is forming and leaves are turning. Fall is creeping up on us! Botanical plant names seem to … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Lichens, Mosses, North Carolina, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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The Best (and Worst!) of Bear Pen Gap to Wet Camp Gap
Several days of rain makes plump mosses, but too much rain and low clouds leads to cancellation! From past experiences, not a bad idea. Check out what might have been… Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, Mosses, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Sam Knob Meadow – June 26, 2026
What a great day for a hike – not too hot & no rain. We were a little late for the spring flowers and too early for the late summer flowers, but our timing for the Fireweeds was just perfect, … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Bugs, club moss, Ferns, Hiking, Lichens, Liverworts, Mosses, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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Davidson River – April 13, 2026
A great turnout and a lovely day for a hike. We saw loads of violets and trillium and some new plants too. Photography by Lucy Prim & Penny Longhurst. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now … Continue reading
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Tagged Hiking, Mosses, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, WCBC, Wildflowers
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