Friends Of The Smokies Blog Deep Creek Loop with Trails Forever (Nov. 2025 hike recap) December 1, 2025 Artist-in-Residence pushed herself artistically, helped Smokies visitors connect with nature November 18, 2025 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 Posts navigation 1 2 3 4 5 … 44 »