Friends of the Smokies
Funding Great Smoky Mountains National Park's needs since 1993.
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Latest News
Bullhead Trail restoration continues through November 2026
by Julie Dodd Trail work is underway to complete the restoration of Bullhead Trail, a 6.8-mile trail that is one of five routes to[…]
Dolly Parton: A Best Friend of the Smokies
by Jim Matheny With the death of Dolly Parton, we mourn the loss of a best Friend of the Smokies.[…]