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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

Bullhead Trail restoration continues through November 2026

August 31, 2026

Dolly Parton: A Best Friend of the Smokies

August 26, 2026

Lakeshore Loop & Bryson City: Trails Forever Hike Recap (Aug. 2026)

August 17, 2026

Chimney Tops Adventure: Trails Forever Hike Recap (July 2026)

July 27, 2026

Elk reintroduction into Great Smoky Mountains National Park required planning, partnerships

July 7, 2026

Balsam Mountain – Facts of the Smokies

July 1, 2026

A group of 12 women stand at art table with nature journaling materials.

Join an Artist-in-Residence Visitor Engagement Activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

June 18, 2026

Bull elk and elk cows graze ini grassy field in Oconaluftee

25th anniversary of elk reintroduction into Great Smoky Mountains National Park

June 9, 2026

Three Ridgerunners stand beside the Icewater Spring Shelter

Smokies Ridgerunners attend training to prepare for their duties on the Appalachian Trail

May 1, 2026