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Category: Friends of the Smokies

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

December 1, 2025

by Danny Bernstein I love the last hike of the Friends of the Smokies Trails Forever season. It attracts a[…]

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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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Appalachian Trail Ridgerunner application deadline for 2026 closes Nov. 7, 2025

November 3, 2025

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

by Julie Dodd Applications for Ridgerunner positions for 2026 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) are being accepted through[…]

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