130 Payne Mountain Road, Tellico Plains, TN 37385
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Wildcrafting Plant Identification Field Trips
"Black Cohosh"
This service is offered for anyone wishing to learn more
about the wild edible, medicinal, useful and poisonous plants of North Carolina
and Tennessee. Hiking in mountainous terrain may be
required for field identification. Specific plant
identification can include wild American ginseng,
blue and black cohosh, lady's slipper, mullein, plaintain, yellowroot, wild indigo, mint, jack-in-the-pulpit,
Solomon's Seal, false Solomon's Seal, spikenard, kudzu,
Queen-of-the-meadow (Joe Pye Weed), ironweed, wild
wintergreen, witch hazel, wild ginger, wild yam, etc.
This service is only available
from February 28th through August 15th.
Fee $75/day/person
Booking fee/Reservations:
Children must be accompanied by an adult. No exceptions.
A signed liability waiver is required from all participants.
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waiver
Wild Mountain Herbs
"One of Many Trails"
There are 630,000 acres in the Cherokee National Forest
and many excellent hiking trails. Most of the area is
mountainous and elevation ranges from 1,000 to 4,321 feet.
Elevation in the Tellico Ranger District ranges from
900 feet near Tellico Plains to 5,472 feet in the Haw Knob. There are 9 developed campgrounds
and numerous undeveloped
areas available for camping and hiking. Campsites are on
a first come, first serve basis. Camping along the
Tellico River and North River is allowed in fee areas only.
Camping in the forest is permitted unless otherwise posted.
There are 105 miles of hiking trails in the District and
three wilderness areas.
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"Wildman Steve Brill
New York's Best-Known Naturalist"
WILD FOOD! LEARN ABOUT EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL WILD PLANTS, NATURE, AND ECOLOGY
With New York's Best-Known Naturalist "Wildman" Steve Brill
The Nantahala National Forest: Attractions, Points of Interest, and
Places to Stay
Nantahala National Forest Information
The Nantahala National Forest lies in the mountains of
Western North Carolina and offers a half million acres of
forest land for hunting, fishing, camping, hiking,
backpacking, white water rafting and sightseeing.
"Wild Waters Trout Stream"
Each person is responsible for his/her gear and food. Overnight and weekend
trips available.
Weather Conditions:
Temperatures for the area are: Spring, April 15 -
June 15 70 to 80 degrees during the day and 55 to 65
at night, higher elevations average 40 - 50 degrees
during the night; Summer, June 15 - September 15
70 - 80 degrees during the day and 55 to 65 degrees at
night; Fall, September 15 - December 15, 50 - 60 degrees during the day, higher elevations average 30 -
40 degrees in December; 30 - 40 degrees during
the night. Snow likely in the higher elevations;
Winter, December 15 - March 15, Daytime
temperatures average from 20 - 35 degrees;
Nighttime temperatures average from 0 to 20 degrees.
Snow is common especially in the higher elevations.
"Bald River Falls - Tellico Plains, TN"
The Knoxville Sentinel
Newspaper's Weather Page - Extended Forecast for Our Area
OR:
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(423) 261-2747
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