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Category: Friends of the Smokies

Anne May Davis: ‘Founding Mother’ of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 29, 2023

Anne May Davis at signing of legislation

by Julie Dodd Women’s History Month is an excellent time to celebrate Anne May Davis, “the founding mother” of Great[…]

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New signs tell the stories of African Americans in the Smokies

March 9, 2023

Antoine Fletcher making presentation at Elkmont

by Julie Dodd Five new interpretive signs are adding to the storytelling of the African Americans in the Smokies. The[…]

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Classic Hikes of the Smokies 2023 announced

February 24, 2023

Charlies Bunion - Classic Hike of the Smokies, June 2017

by Julie Dodd The Classic Hikes of the Smokies launches another season of great hikes, beginning with the Jakes Creek[…]

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