Tag: waterfalls
Big Creek hike with Dana Soehn, new FOTS executive director
June 8, 2023
by Danny BernsteinHike Leader We chose Big Creek for May’s Classic Hike because the trail is wide and smooth. This[…]
Read MoreTrails Forever crew completes Rainbow Falls Trail restoration
February 19, 2019
by Julie Dodd The Rainbow Falls Trail restoration is another success story for the Friends of the Smokies Trails Forever[…]
Read MoreFlat Creek Trail – Classic Hike of the Smokies
November 9, 2018
The FOTS October Classic Hike of Flat Creek Trail was led by Jack Case. A life-long resident of the Maggie[…]
Read MoreClassic Hike of Deep Creek waterfall loop
March 25, 2018
The March Classic Hike of the Smokies of the Deep Creek waterfall loop was led by Gracia Slater, who lacks[…]
Read More2018 Classic Hikes of the Smokies
February 16, 2018
by Julie Dodd The Classic Hikes of the Smokies series, starting its eighth year, offers a way to hike trails[…]
Read MoreClassic Hikes of the Smokies December hike: Deep Creek loop trail
January 4, 2016
The Classic Hikes of the Smokies series for 2015 ended the year with a hike of the Deep Creek loop[…]
Read More5 Summer Hikes You’ll Love
July 8, 2015
By Holly Scott Jones, Marketing Director Summer is the perfect time to take a hike! From beginners to expert backpackers,[…]
Read MoreMaking It Clear: Understanding Water Quality Research
January 6, 2015
Friends of the Smokies has already contributed more than $600,000 to support water quality monitoring in Great Smoky Mountains National[…]
Read MoreGrotto Falls provides refreshing destination for day hike in Smokies
August 6, 2014
by Julie Dodd The hike to Grotto Falls is a scenic and moderately challenging hike – and a particularly good[…]
Read MoreLaurel Falls Trail provides great view and do-able hike
August 23, 2013
by Julie Dodd Nature’s air conditioning. That’s what you experience by standing by Laurel Falls. The July day when I[…]
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