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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

GSMNP entrance sign in summer

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Again

October 16, 2013

US441NewfoundGap

UPDATED-5 Alternative Hikes for Fall Fun Near the Smokies

October 10, 2013

SmokiesFallColor

5 Things You Can Do While Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s Shutdown

October 2, 2013

Autumn Path 2013 - Robert A. Tino

Kick Off Fall Color Season with Friends of the Smokies

September 26, 2013

Trails Forever trail crew - Chimney Tops Trail. Photo by Jack Williams

Volunteer for Trails Forever trail crew to restore Chimney Tops Trail; last workdays Oct. 2, 9, 16

September 20, 2013

Blue Ridge Mountain Sports workshop

Hiking 101- Get tips for hiking + demonstration of hiking gear — Sept. 19, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports (Bearden)

September 17, 2013

Our Class Hike of the Smokies started just a few yards from here -- where President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1940. Photo by Julie Dodd

Classic Hike of the Smokies: Danny Bernstein leads group hike from Newfound Gap to Kephart Prong Trailhead

September 11, 2013

Bridalveil Falls Yosemite - photo by Julie Dodd

National Park Service celebrates 97th birthday on Aug. 25

August 25, 2013

Laurel Falls, Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Laurel Falls Trail provides great view and do-able hike

August 23, 2013