Category: National Parks

Quaking Aspen- Tree Talk Tuesday

by Brianarowens, posted in Rocky Mountain National Park, Tree Talk Tuesday

Most recognized for its smooth white-gray bark, and well known for the bright yellow fall color, the Quaking Aspen is a sight to see! The tree’s natural range is on of the widest of all trees in North America. Frequently growing at elevation above 5,000 feet. Scientific Name: Populus tremuloides Family: Salicaceae (Willow) Common Names: … Continue reading Quaking Aspen- Tree Talk Tuesday

Wildflower Wednesday – Ghost Pipe

by Brianarowens, posted in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday

Wildflower Wednesday SPOOKY SEASON edition. There was only one obvious flower to post for October… I remember finding this flower for the first time when I was living in Gettysburg, PA. I did my research and learned the name “Ghost Pipe, or Ghost Flower”- I found it ironic that the location of this cluster of … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Ghost Pipe

Wildflower Wednesday – Asters

by Brianarowens, posted in Grand Canyon National Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday, Yellowstone National Park

Wildflower Wednesday September edition. This month I am going to go broad with my wildflower. The Aster. There are around 170 species within the genus ASTERACEAE. (Did you know that garden mums are also asters?) I am touching on the purple ones that come to mind when I hear the word “Aster”. The ones that … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Asters

Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory

by Brianarowens, posted in National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday

Wildflower Wednesday August edition. The wildflower for August is Chicory. This flower always makes me smile. To some it’s just a “ditch weed” or something’s that grows in a disturbed area. To me, it brings back memories of my Great Grandma, affectionately called “Great” by all her great grandkids and their friends. She enjoyed birdwatching, … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Chicory

Wildflower Wednesday – Blue Bead Lily

by Brianarowens, posted in National Parks, Plant Based, Redwood National Park, Wildflower Wednesday

Wildflower Wednesday July edition. I hope my US followers had a safe and fun day celebrating Independence Day. I was considering doing a post with flowers that reminded me of fireworks- bright, bold and explode-y. However, as I started going through all of my pictures I was saving far too many summer blooms that fit … Continue reading Wildflower Wednesday – Blue Bead Lily