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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.

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

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Latest News

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News | July 1, 2025

Volunteers help restore Bullhead Trail

by Julie Dodd Help restore Bullhead Trail by joining the Trails Forever Crew on Working Wednesdays, starting July 9 through[…]

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News | June 24, 2025

Smokies spelling: Bullhead or Bull Head?

by Jim Matheny Here at Friends of the Smokies, one of the projects we’re proud to fund in 2025 is[…]