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

November 18, 2025

Colorful leaves painted in watercolor

by Julie Dodd For Lauren Connolly, being Artist-in Residence in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during November was the ideal[…]

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Smokies to remain open with basic services through Jan. 4 amid ongoing shutdown

October 31, 2025

KODAK, Tenn. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, the nonprofit Friends of the Smokies will continue[…]

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

October 24, 2025

Photograph of the head of an Eastern Fence Lizard

by Julie Dodd Photographer Kyle Petersen began concentrating his photography on small-scale flora and fauna near his home in Texas[…]

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