Friends of the Smokies
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Latest News
November 2024 Friends of the Smokies Newsletter
by Jim Matheny Hello, Friends! To have this monthly newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, please sign up! We want[…]
GSMNP team receives Excellence in Education Award from National Park Service
by Julie Dodd Congratulations to the team of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) employees who received the 2023 Excellence[…]