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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

New marker in Smokies a milestone moment for Mountains-to-Sea Trail

April 10, 2026

hikers for FOTS Smokemont Trail hike

Register for Trails Forever Hikes 2026 to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 29, 2026

Smokemont Loop Recap: First 2026 Trails Forever Hike (March 10)

March 16, 2026

Quilt with an elk design created by fabric and stitches.

Quilt artist connected her art to wildlife and people of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

March 1, 2026

The Boyd Foundation gives $750,000 to preserve historic structures in Smokies

February 18, 2026

Friends mourn death of President Emeritus Jim Hart

February 6, 2026

Grayson Cooper stands at a table of artwork in the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Artist-in-Residence experience provides art inspiration and professional development

January 29, 2026

Webcams in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

January 8, 2026

Crew member uses a drill to secure steps of locust log staircase on Bullhead Trail

Bullhead Trail restoration makes progress in 2025, on track for 2026 completion

December 15, 2025