On Chestnut Top Trail

Tom HarringtonOur Town Outdoors

Back on the trail – this time on Chestnut Top Trail in the Smokies for the first 3/10 mile. Spotted on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024:

Hepatica – 3 blooms – 10 …

Sweet Pinesap alert

Tom HarringtonOur Town Outdoors

Yes, it is December 28 and the flower reports had been suspended until wildflowers in the park start blooming once again; however, yesterday I found Sweet Pinesap in two locations, …

Foliage fades on Rabbit Creek Trail

Tom HarringtonOur Town Outdoors

Wildflower Report – Rabbit Creek Trail (From Abrams Creek to Hannah Mt. Trail)

Blue Asters – Few – Past peak bloom – almost gone.
Curtis Aster – Few – Slightly past peak …

‘Beauty beyond comprehension’

Tom HarringtonOur Town Outdoors

Wildflower reports – 23 October 2023
Updated: Rich Mountain Trail, not road, in final grouping.
Rich Mountain Road (from park boundary to Indian Grave trail)

Blue Aster – Many – Most at peak …

Little River Trail: Breathtaking foliage

Tom HarringtonOur Town Outdoors

Wildflower and Foliage report – 17 October 2023.
Wildflower Reports
Litle River Trail (B to Cucumber Gap Trail)

Blue Aster – Many – Mostly at peak bloom. Several varieties seen.
Golden Rod – Few …