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Death Valley – 2016 Wildflower Super Bloom – February 17, 2017

Presenters: Joe and Mary Standaert. Death Valley is the hottest, driest place on the entire North American continent. But once every 10 years or so, something magical happens: The valley explodes with a rare floral “super bloom,” in which its … Continue reading

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February 10 – Buckspring Lodge—Vanderbilt Estate

Most years we walk the Buck Spring Trail from Pisgah Inn to the site of George Vanderbilt’s hunting lodge. Have you ever wondered what the building looked like or how it was used by Vanderbilt and his guests? Bill Alexander, … Continue reading

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Skinny Dip Falls – September 16, 2016

(Click on any picture to zoom) Photography by Ken Borgfeldt

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Tanbark Tunnel to Bull Gap – August 26, 2016

History of Rattlesnake Lodge Photography by Ken Borgfeldt & Penny Longhurst. (Click on any picture to zoom) Plants that are non-native to North America are indicated by an asterisk (*) placed after the species name.

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Parkway South – August 19, 2016

Wagon Road Gap, Log Hollow Overlook, and Wolf Mountain Overlook. Once again the Gods smiled on us & we just missed the rain! (Click on any picture to zoom)   Photography by Penny Longhurst. Plants that are non-native to North … Continue reading

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