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Category: Guest Blog Post

Artist Heather Heckel develops creative approach to GSMNP Artist in Residency during pandemic

February 23, 2022

Elkmont Fireplace - oil on board by Heather Heckel

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Artist in Residence Program provides artists the opportunity to immerse themselves in the park and create[…]

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Old Sugarlands Trail includes CCC camp, Pigeon River view and Sugarlands Cemetery

January 21, 2022

hikers on Old Sugarlands Trail

by Danny Bernstein, hike leader It is customary to schedule the December FOTS Classic Hike near a Smokies Store. We[…]

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Cataloochee Valley Loop provides view of GSMNP historic sites

January 6, 2022

hikers on Caldwell Fork Trail

by Mike Knies, hike leader Fourteen hikers met at the Rough Fork Trailhead for our Friends of the Smokies trek.[…]

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