The official podcast from Friends of the Smokies, exploring the people, places, and projects that help protect and preserve Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each episode takes listeners behind the scenes to learn how Friends of the Smokies supports conservation, wildlife, historic preservation, education, and trail maintenance while also sharing practical tips, seasonal insights, and expert advice to help visitors make the most of their time in America's most-visited national park.

]]>https://friendsofthesmokies.org/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:20:25 GMTThu, 16 Jul 2026 15:38:32 GMT60Friends of the Smokies<p>The official podcast from Friends of the Smokies, exploring the people, places, and projects that help protect and preserve Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Each episode takes listeners behind the scenes to learn how Friends of the Smokies supports conservation, wildlife, historic preservation, education, and trail maintenance while also sharing practical tips, seasonal insights, and expert advice to help visitors make the most of their time in America's most-visited national park.</p>episodicFriends of the Smokieskathryn@friendsofthesmokies.orgnoToday's conversation with Gary Wade delves into the rich story of the Smokies, highlighting its ancient mountains, biodiversity, and cultural significance. It then explores the formation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, detailing the impact of the logging industry, grassroots efforts, and the creation of the park. Finally, it discusses Gary Wade's involvement with Friends of the Smokies, including the organizations founding, fundraising efforts, and the license plate program.

]]>4c9bb7f0-f4b5-453c-86e9-42f707cc5f90Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:39:13 GMT<p>Today's conversation with Gary Wade delves into the rich story of the Smokies, highlighting its ancient mountains, biodiversity, and cultural significance. It then explores the formation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, detailing the impact of the logging industry, grassroots efforts, and the creation of the park. Finally, it discusses Gary Wade's involvement with Friends of the Smokies, including the organizations founding, fundraising efforts, and the license plate program.</p>no00:38:581Let's Be Friendsfull