Tag: Search and Rescue
Search and Rescue program benefits from FOTS support
February 26, 2024
by Julie Dodd Every year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) conducts between 100 to 150 search and rescue missions.[…]
Read MoreNancy East’s ‘Chasing the Smokies Moon’ provides motivation for your own challenges
January 9, 2023
by Julie Dodd If you’re looking for an uplifting and inspiring book to help you start off the New Year,[…]
Read MoreTour de Smokies fundraiser for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue raises awareness about hiking safety, including importance of hike planning
September 9, 2020
by Julie Dodd The Tour de Smokies is underway for Nancy East and Chris Ford. The two experienced hikers set[…]
Read MoreRanger Liz Hall leads GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR)
August 27, 2020
by Julie Dodd Ranger Liz Hall joined the Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff in June as the park’s first[…]
Read MoreTour de Smokies hikers hope to raise $60,000 for GSMNP Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR)
August 3, 2020
by Julie Dodd Becoming a 900-Miler is quite an accomplishment. A hiker becomes a 900-Miler by hiking the 900+ maintained[…]
Read More