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Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve – September 11, 2026
Glassy Mountain is a Piedmont monadnock that is the remnant of a pluton. For information on its origins check the post here. More info on Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve and the plants at Glassy: Glassy Mountain Heritage Preserve by Patrick … Continue reading
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Tagged Butterflies, Ferns, Hiking, South Carolina, Trees, Views, WCBC, Wildflowers
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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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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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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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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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