Our Mission Great Smoky Mountains Association supports the perpetual preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the national park system by promoting greater public understanding and appreciation through education, interpretation, and research.

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Experience the Smokies With more than 9 million visitors annually, Great Smoky Mountains National Park attracts individuals with a wide range of recreational and educational desires. Popular activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, sightseeing, auto-touring, and fishing.
Latest News
May 04 Author of Smokies rescues book experiences one first-hand May 4, 2018 If you’ve ever come face-to-face with a group of your heroes, then you understand one of the many emotions author David Brill experienced while hiking recently in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Read More >
Apr 27 Great Smoky Mountains Association’s aid-to-park funding tops $2 million in 2017 Apr 27, 2018 In its recently released annual report of activity for 2017, GSMA listed its contributions to the national park at $2,357,024 Read More >
Apr 18 David Brill to appear at Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage Apr 18, 2018 David Brill, author ofInto the Mist: Tales of Death and Disaster, Mishaps and Misdeeds, Misfortune and Mayhem in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is scheduled to appear during the opening of next week’s Spring Wildflower Pilgrimage in downtown Gatlinburg, Tenn., Tuesday, April 24. Read More >
Mar 26 Clingmans Dome Road to opens March 31 Mar 26, 2018 Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced plans to open Clingmans Dome Road this weekend beginning Saturday, March 31. Read More >

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