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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Smokies Cup provides sporting clays tournament and outdoor lifestyle event
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‘Plein Air Smokies’ showcases talented artists and beauty of the Smokies, Sept. 24-30, 2023
by Julie Dodd Make your plans now to be part of ‘Plein Air Smokies,’ which will be held in the[…]