Welcome to Great Smoky Mountains Association
Our mission is to support the preservation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park
You can support Great Smoky Mountains National Park by becoming a member of GSMA, shopping in our stores, and participating in the many exciting programs we offer. In our nearly 65 years of operation, we have contributed $36 million to the park. By joining us, you can help us make it another great day in the Smokies.
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Your membership matters to the future of this national park. Join today because you love the Smokies, and we’ll thank you with special offers and discounts.
News and Events
21
Aug
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce the addition of a new research collection to the park archives. The Donald Br...
20
Aug
Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently received a priceless donation of Cades Cove artifacts to the museum collections. The great-granddaught...
30
Jul
By Lisa Duff
When Great Smoky Mountains Association volunteer hike guide Lloyd Shiver suggested we knock out two trails with significant cr...
29
Jul
By Peyton Proffitt
This month, curiosity drew me to the remarkable collection of insects housed at the Twin Creeks Science and Education Ce...
26
Jul
By Latria Graham
2019 Kemp Writer in Residence
When I heard about the Cub Report’s cooking column, I knew I wanted to spend p...
26
Jul
By Sarah Shiver
GSMA Summer Intern
With a history as rich as Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s, small remnants of the pas...
31
Jul
Mysterious and haunting, Southern Appalachian grassy balds have long fascinated scientists and hikers alike. How many balds are there in the Smokie...
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