Tag Archives: Trees
Wolf Mountain Overlook – August 2026
Unfortunately our 2026 Parkway South field trip had to be cancelled due to a huge early morning thunderstorm. Luckily Jim ignored the orders! Photography by Jim Poling. Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, club moss, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers, Wolf Mountain Overlook
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Jackson Park – August 14, 2026
We last visited Jackson Park in 2008, so a return visit was overdue. The description said we would explore the wetlands, but after a few weeks of rain we should have realized they would be VERY WET wetlands! Note: Next … Continue reading
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Tagged Bugs, Ferns, Henderson County, Hendersonville, Hiking, lake, Non-native Plants, North Carolina, shrubs, Trees, 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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Shut-In Trail – July 17, 2026
This year we were able to hike all the way to Mills River Overlook and beyond. We had a great (but hot) walk with loads of spectacular superbums but we missed the Figworts – maybe next time! Botanical plant names … Continue reading
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Tagged Blue Ridge Parkway, Hiking, North Carolina, Pisgah National Forest, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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