GSMNP interns track elk and learn about NPS careers
December 12, 2019
GSMNP high school summer intern Adam Wampler describes his favorite day of this six-week internship — learning to locate elk in Cataloochee Valley. Wampler was one of 16 interns who participated in the program. by Adam Wampler Tuscola High School…
Read MoreFOTS Giving Tuesday initiative – making Oliver Cabin trail accessible
December 1, 2019
by Julie Dodd #GivingTuesday, on Dec. 3, is an opportunity for you to join the global day of giving to help fund important projects in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This year’s Giving Tuesday special project is rehabilitating and…
Read MoreFOTS Trails Forever crew completes first phase of Trillium Gap Trail restoration
November 18, 2019
by Julie Dodd The first stage of the restoration of Trillium Gap Trail, one of the most popular GSMNP trails, has wrapped up for the season with major improvements made from the trailhead to Grotto Falls. The last day of…
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