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Buck Spring Nature Trail – June 27, 2025

Posted on June 29, 2025 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. This time it didn’t rain!  WCBC created the self-guiding interpretive botanical … Continue reading →

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Ashmore Heritage Preserve – June 6, 2025

Posted on June 14, 2025 by WCBC

Poor Ashmore. Last spring a prescribed burn was done over a large area stretching from Persimmon Ridge Road down to Lake Wattacoo. Since then it’s suffered through Tropical Storm Helene and, more recently, the Persimmon Ridge Fire. Part of the … Continue reading →

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Parkway Deep South – April 28, 2025

Posted on May 10, 2025 by WCBC

Botanical plant names seem to change almost every day, but for now we use those approved by ITIS, the Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species … Continue reading →

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Frying Pan Gap Trail in October

Posted on October 6, 2024 by WCBC

Woulda, shoulda, couldn’t! We hope everyone is doing OK after this incredibly destructive tropical storm and that your access, phone service, water, & power will soon be restored. Friday would have been a perfect day to hike Frying Pan – … Continue reading →

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Big Ridge Loop – September 20, 2024

Posted on September 23, 2024 by WCBC

Another glorious day on the Parkway. Loads of confusing Asters and Goldenrods! Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name. Photography by Ken Borgfeldt,  Penny Longhurst, & Jim Poling. Click … Continue reading →

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