Tag Archives: Pisgah National Forest

Buck Spring Nature Trail – May 29, 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 by WCBC

Once again, we started at the Pisgah Inn, hiked to Buck Spring Lodge, & then continued past the parking area along the old road route towards the tunnel overlook. After a week of rain we were surprised to stay dry!  … Continue reading →

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Coontree Trail – May 18, 2026

Posted on June 2, 2026 by WCBC

We had perfect weather. Although temperatures in the 80’s were threatened, it was pleasant in the woods. Once again we found our bucket list plants (eventually!) as well as a bunch of Violets, Large Wood Sorrel (Oxalis grandis) & Purple … Continue reading →

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Lower Cat Gap Trail – May 1, 2026

Posted on May 8, 2026 by WCBC

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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Parkway Deep South – April 27, 2026

Posted on May 3, 2026 by WCBC

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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Davidson River – April 13, 2026

Posted on April 18, 2026 by WCBC

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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