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Big Ridge Loop – May 10, 2024

Posted on May 20, 2024 by WCBC

Last year it was a “little” rainy when we scheduled this trip and a lot of people skipped it! No problem this year. We started on the Parkway in order to avoid the heat of the day, returning through the … Continue reading →

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Parkway Deep South – May 6, 2024

Posted on May 16, 2024 by WCBC

Well, the weather was not on our side but we were undaunted! We started at Bear Pen Gap Overlook in drizzle & fog and wandered North on the Parkway. By the time we reached Wolf Mountain Overlook we and the … Continue reading →

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Craven Gap South – May 3, 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by WCBC

Great field trip as always! Many different plants and loads of them, as well as bear cubs in the distance. We hiked from around Milepost 379 to Craven Gap. This year we actually all got to eat lunch together! Photography … Continue reading →

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The Narrows at Eastatoe Creek Heritage Preserve – April 22, 2024

Posted on April 30, 2024 by WCBC

Phew! A long hike (for us) but with plenty of bang for the buck & fortunately the temperatures cooled down a little! Once again, a few plants that were new (for some of us).   Plants that are non-native to North … Continue reading →

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Lower Cat Gap Trail – April 19, 2024

Posted on April 26, 2024 by WCBC

Another great turnout and lots of plants to see, as well as a few critters!  Photography by Ken Borgfeldt, Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, & Joe Standaert. Click on any picture to zoom & enter the slide show. Plants that are … Continue reading →

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