Big Creek Wildflower Walk

On April 9th and 12th, the Blue Ridge Naturalist Network once again returned to Big Creek in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for it’s spring wildflower bonanza.  A total of 16 members including our walk leaders toured the trails in fine weather.  Highlights included a variety of trilliums, white and purple phacelias, yellow mandarin, and lots of dwarf crested iris.  Both groups found the trails fairly empty on weekday mornings, so it seems the secret isn’t completely out yet.  Our own Steve Livingston has shared some of his photos from the walk.

Once again a big thank you is due our hike leaders, Scott Dean, Lou Dwarshuis, and Marilyn Kolton who made this event possible.  We look forward to seeing some more members in mid-May when we will explore some high-elevation wildflowers near the Pisgah Inn.