Tag Archives: Trees

Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – June 17, 2022

History of Rattlesnake Lodge Due to the weather we had to switch our field trip to Tanbark, but since we saw plants we are generally unfamiliar with, it was well worth it! Photography by Penny Longhurst & Randy Richardson. (Click … Continue reading

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Frying Pan Gap – June 13, 2022

This was our third monthly walk on the Frying Pan Gap Trail. We hiked from the gate to the campground and then a short distance South along the Parkway before returning to the Pisgah Inn.  Photography by Penny Longhurst & … Continue reading

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Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 10, 2022

We walked a loop, starting at the Pisgah Inn, taking the Nature trail to the site of the Buck Spring Lodge, and returning on the trail that parallels the West side of the Parkway. WCBC created the self-guiding interpretive botanical … Continue reading

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Ashmore Heritage Preserve Scout – May 23, 2022

Our walk was rained out but fortunately Richard took pictures on the scout. Photography by Richard Holzman (Click on any picture to zoom).

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Holmes Educational State Forest, Upper Loop (Demonstration Trail) – May 20, 2022

Holmes Trail Map Great hike – Lucy found a new plant! Photography by Penny Longhurst, Jim Poling, Lucy Prim, & Randy Richardson. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. … Continue reading

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