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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

Friends mourn death of President Emeritus Jim Hart

February 6, 2026

Grayson Cooper stands at a table of artwork in the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Artist-in-Residence experience provides art inspiration and professional development

January 29, 2026

Webcams in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

January 8, 2026

Crew member uses a drill to secure steps of locust log staircase on Bullhead Trail

Bullhead Trail restoration makes progress in 2025, on track for 2026 completion

December 15, 2025

Deep Creek Loop with Trails Forever (Nov. 2025 hike recap)

December 1, 2025

Colorful leaves painted in watercolor

Artist-in-Residence pushed herself artistically, helped Smokies visitors connect with nature

November 18, 2025

Six Ridgerunners pose holding trowels to be used in digging catholes.

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

Photograph of the head of an Eastern Fence Lizard

Photographer strives to ‘glorify’ small-scale wildlife and plant life in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

October 24, 2025