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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

Messer Barn rebuilt in Greenbrier

September 30, 2026

Painted wood bear displayed in a garden with pink flowers, bushes and a metal bench

Bear artwork inspires and raises funds for Great Smoky Mountains National Park

September 24, 2026

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

Three elk set out into an enclosure. Each has a yellow ear tag. A park ranger and two others open the gate.

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