Photographing and viewing elk safely
October 17, 2019
by Julie Dodd Elk are one of the iconic animals of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and many park visitors are eager to view and photograph the elk. Most of the elk are located in North Carolina, in the…
Read MoreTrillium Gap Trail restoration work — highlight of Classic Hike
October 5, 2019
by Julie Dodd The September Classic Hike of the Smokies was on one of the most popular trails in the Park – Trillium Gap Trail. Eleven hikers made the 13.1-mile roundtrip to Mt. Le Conte, which included hiking to Grotto…
Read MoreTrail Work Volunteers Needed
September 17, 2019
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is excited to announce a number of trail maintenance volunteer workdays in North Carolina and Tennessee that showcase a number meaningful partnerships with organizations who actively support our mission. All necessary paperwork to register as…
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