Goldmine Loop Trail and lunch at Swain County Visitor Center cap off 2019 Classic Hike season
December 21, 2019
The Goldmine Loop Trail completed the 2019 Classic Hikes of the Smokies series. Hike leader Danny Bernstein shares the hike in this guest blog post. Bernstein, an outdoor writer and blogger, recently received FOTS Spirit of Philanthropy award for her…
Read MoreGSMNP 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 MoreGoldmine Loop Trail and holiday gathering features for December Classic Hike of the Smokies
December 4, 2019
by Julie Dodd Join Friends of the Smokies to hike the Goldmine Loop Trail on Tuesday, Dec. 10, followed by a holiday celebration. This is the final Classic Hike of the Year for 2019. You must register in advance. The…
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