Poaching Ginseng on the Blue Ridge Parkway

One of the things that will land you in jail is illegal poaching, throw into the mix that you are poaching on National Forestland  in Virginia and it is a big no no!  I was told by Fred First of Floyd who is an Appalachian Naturalist that the park service on the Blue Ridge Parkway are on a constant look out for poachers.

Image of Fred First and old growth poplar tree by Shellie L

Trillium in the Blue Ridge

AFTER OUR WILDFLOWER LECTURE I DECIDED TO FIND SOME WILDFLOWERS AND PHOTOGRAPH THEM.  Here are two I found, Trillium:

Hikes in the Blue Ridge of Virginia

Roanoke Outside shares some awesome hikes off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia!

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY HIKES
Tucked away, within the 469 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, are hundreds of hiking trails. Trails which provide dazzling images of wildflowers on rolling pastures, cascading waterfalls (some with natural rock waterslides), blue tinged mountains, and majestic gorges. Trails found on the Parkway are suited for all skill levels, and provide an initimate view of the most beautiful wilderness in the country. The trails listed below are either on the Blue Ridge Parkway or located nearby.