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Friends Of The Smokies Blog

hikers crossing stream on Chimney Tops Trail

Hiking Chimney Tops Trail — a trail built to last for decades

August 5, 2022

FOTS hiking group at Mt. Le Conte

LeConte Lodge overnight provides special hiking experience

July 22, 2022

View from Andrews Bald

Artist in Residence Jennifer Cie preserves ‘bits of ignored history’ of Smokies, explores park as everyday tourist

July 11, 2022

Hikers on the Mingus Creek Trail

100 Favorite Trails of the Smokies and the Carolina Blue Ridge — updated map and hiking challenge

July 5, 2022

FOTS hikers at Silers Bald Shelter

Silers Bald from Clingmans Dome

June 23, 2022

Plein Air in the Smokies Quick Draw logo

Quick Draw Competition in Maryville to be held as part of Plein Air in the Smokies

June 10, 2022

Parson Branch Road ribbon cutting

GSMNP reopens Parson Branch Road after six-year closure

May 31, 2022

helicopter transporting locust logs

Helicopter delivers 37 loads for Ramsey Cascades Trail restoration

May 17, 2022

FOTS hikers at Messer Barn

Porters Creek Trail — wildflowers, creek crossings and historic buildings

May 4, 2022