Friends Listen...to the forest, to a mountain stream, to woodpeckers, to elk bugling.
Thank you to every member who has helped us fund hemlock forest conservation which helps protect migratory bird habitats.
Friends Share...laughter, happy memories, stories & photos, their talent. Thank you for each photographer who has posted pictures from the Smokies on our Facebook page, and to every artist and craftsperson who has donated treasured works for our fundraising auctions.
Friends Are There...for special occasions- birthdays, weddings, and anniversaries.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Evergreen Ball, the 3P Bar-B-Q and Auction, Fall for the Smokies, or made a donation to the Friends Across the Mountains Telethon this year.
Friends Care...about Cades Cove, about Deep Creek, about black bears.
Thank you to each person who has placed a few dollars in our donation boxes to help support Park needs like the preservation of the largest collection of historic cabins and churches in the National Park system.
Friends Give...gifts of time, special treats, of themselves. Thank you to each Trails Forever, Elk Bugle Corps, and Volunteers-in-Parks volunteer, and to every driver who has purchased our specialty license plates in North Carolina or Tennessee. This holiday season, we hope that you or your heart will be in the Smoky Mountains, and maybe you'll spend a few moments reflecting on how Great Smoky Mountains National Park has been a friend to YOU. And, of course, if you still need a thoughtful (tax deductible!) gift for a Park lover on your list, we can get a card out on your behalf through Friday, December 21st. We're happy to help! All photos courtesy of Sam Hobbs 
    
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