Friends Of The Smokies Blog Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner application deadline for 2026 closes Nov. 7, 2025 November 3, 2025 Smokies to remain open with basic services through Jan. 4 amid ongoing shutdown October 31, 2025 Photographer strives to ‘glorify’ small-scale wildlife and plant life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park October 24, 2025 Explained: 2025 Government Shutdown in the Smokies October 20, 2025 Partnership keeps Smokies open through Nov. 2 during ongoing government shutdown October 17, 2025 Extension to keep Smokies open through Oct. 19 during government shutdown October 8, 2025 Friends helps fully reopen Smokies Oct. 4-10 during government shutdown October 3, 2025 Print maker captures intricate plant life as Artist-in-Residence September 30, 2025 Prescribed fires preserve and rejuvenate Cades Cove September 4, 2025 Posts navigation 1 2 3 4 5 … 44 »