Tag: elkmont
Artist Mayna Treanor Avent inspired by the Smokies
March 28, 2024
by Julie Dodd More than 100 years ago Frank and Mayna Treanor Avent purchased a cabin along Jakes Creek in[…]
Read More‘Plein Air Smokies’ showcases talented artists and beauty of the Smokies, Sept. 24-30, 2023
September 20, 2023
by Julie Dodd Make your plans now to be part of ‘Plein Air Smokies,’ which will be held in the[…]
Read MoreJakes Creek Trail hike launches 2023 Classic Hike of the Smokies Series
April 5, 2023
by Rob HowardHike Leader Twenty-five hearty souls gathered in Elkmont on a cool (28 degrees) and cloudy morning, on March[…]
Read MoreElkmont combines hiking and GSMNP history
March 14, 2022
by Danny Bernstein, hike leader A couple of days ago, Haley, Outreach and Marketing Coordinator for Friends of the Smokies,[…]
Read MoreVirtual Town Hall Events Explore African American History in Smokies
October 12, 2021
by Julie Dodd Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are holding virtual town hall events this fall concerning the history[…]
Read MoreHikers explore Elkmont area for December Classic Hike
January 2, 2018
by Julie Dodd The Classic Hikes of the Smokies wrapped up 2017 with a hike in Elkmont on Dec. 14.[…]
Read MoreElkmont area restoration funded, in part, by FOTS
May 2, 2016
by Julie Dodd The news that the Wonderland Hotel Annex in the Elkmont area of the park was destroyed by[…]
Read MoreFOTS Classic Hike to Chimney Tops provides views and insights on trail restoration
November 12, 2015
by Julie Dodd Trail renovation, mountain-top views, and life in the area before the establishment of the GSMNP were[…]
Read MoreTime Travel: Historic Preservation in GSMNP
August 26, 2015
by Brent McDaniel, Director of Marketing Our first session of Experience Your Smokies, “Historic Preservation & Elkmont,” promised to be[…]
Read MoreAvent Cabin provides hiking treasure hunt and history lesson
June 19, 2015
by Julie Dodd If you’re looking for a Smokies hike that includes a treasure hunt, a trip back in time,[…]
Read MoreSweet Partnership with Sugarland Cellars Is a Big Win for the Smoky Mountains
November 20, 2013
by Holly Scott, Marketing Director In June of 2012 a unique and profitable partnership debuted in the form of an[…]
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