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Friends of the Smokies


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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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GET YOUR BEAR PLATE

Friends of the Smokies license plates in Tennessee and North Carolina drive improvements all across Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Find out how to get your very own.

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ANNUAL REPORT

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SOCIAL MEDIA

Join the community of Friends who love and support the Smokies! Follow us on our social our media channels, and share your stories, videos and photos to inspire others to become a Friend. Tag us @smokiesfriends and use the hashtag #SmokiesFriends on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

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Latest News

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News | September 20, 2024

Attend Plein Air Smokies, Sept. 21-28, 2024

by Julie Dodd Make your plans now to be part of Plein Air Smokies 2024, a special opportunity to watch[…]

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News | August 25, 2024

Plein Air Smokies ‘Quick Draw’ Prize: Become an Invited Artist in 2025

by Julie Dodd Plein Air Smokies 2024 will bring 20 invited artists to spend a week painting the beauty of[…]