Tag: A.T. in the Smokies
Maintaining privies in GSMNP requires teamwork
August 24, 2021
by Julie Dodd Privies are a welcome sight to hikers “in need.” The section of the Appalachian Trail that runs[…]
Read MoreFOTS hikers explore historic Lakeshore Trail area
November 9, 2017
by Julie Dodd Friends of the Smokies hikers had the opportunity to explore trails in the Fontana Lake area and[…]
Read MoreGreat views from Charlies Bunion highlight June Classic Hike
June 27, 2017
Steve Winchester was the hike leader for the June Classic Hike of the Smokies. Steve and his wife, Judy, both[…]
Read MoreClingmans Dome Restoration: What’s it all about?
June 17, 2016
For the last few weeks, we’ve been pushing you all to vote for Clingmans Dome in a grant competition hosted[…]
Read MoreMax’s First Backpacking Trip in the Smokies – VIDEO
September 29, 2015
by Holly Jones, Director of Community Outreach & Strategy We’ve all heard a picture is worth a thousand words, so I[…]
Read More800,010 reasons to get a Friends license plate
March 10, 2015
by Brent McDaniel In North Carolina and Tennessee, you see specialty license plates all the time while driving down the[…]
Read MoreIce on the Appalachian Trail vs. Spring flowers in Cades Cove = Smokies Surprises
March 19, 2014
by Holly Scott, Marketing Director When last week’s blog post debuted on Wednesday at 6 a.m., it was 60+ degrees[…]
Read MoreHike to Rocky Top High Above Cades Cove
November 8, 2013
by Holly Scott, Marketing Director The days immediately following the much-celebrated reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park were glorious.[…]
Read MoreClassic Hike of the Smokies: Danny Bernstein leads group hike from Newfound Gap to Kephart Prong Trailhead
September 11, 2013
by Julie Dodd On a hot afternoon in July, I was part of a group of 27, following master hiker[…]
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