Friends of the Smokies
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park assists the National Park Service in its mission to preserve and protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Latest News
Trails Forever Hikes recap: Mountains-to-Sea Trail
by Danny Bernstein When hiking in the Smokies, flexibility is almost as important as hiking ability. The Trails Forever Hike[…]
Boys & Girls Clubs explore Smokies with help from Friends of the Smokies
by Julie Dodd This summer hundreds of students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley will explore[…]