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The purpose of Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) is to help the Park. Through sales, labor, donations, and volunteer efforts, GSMA provides the National Park Service with additional tools for fulfilling its mission.

Great Smoky Mountains Association is a nonprofit organization authorized by Congress to support the Park's educational, scientific, and historical programs. Our mission is to enhance public enjoyment and understanding of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

To accomplish this goal GSMA participates in a variety of activities that include: distribution and publication of educational books and guides, funding visitor center exhibits and artifact collections, sponsoring free historic demonstrations and festivals, funding the Park's library, and helping fund the environmental education program at the Institute at Tremont. In 2009, GSMA contributed $1.92 to the park and is slated to provide over $2.1 million in 2010.

Publications, sales, and membership dues sustain these operations. Revenue from online purchases go directly toward accomplishing our mission.

Mission Statement
"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."

Association's Membership
Members of Great Smoky Mountains Association receive benefits that include: a subscription to the Association's newsletter, The Bearpaw, a 15% discount on books and other items, a subscription to the Park's quarterly news paper Smokies Guide, participation in the Association's annual meeting, spring and fall dayhikes, and other special programs and entertainment events.

Additional Park Discounts
Members of Great Smoky Mountains Association also receive discounts from many partners at other national parks. Click here to see the additional discounts.

The following types of memberships are available:

1. Individual Annual $30

2. Supporting Annual $50 (2 people)

3. Lifetime Family (can be for 2 people at the same address) $500 (payable in 4 annual installments)

4. Business Annual $250

To join or ask questions about the Association, call (865) 436-7318, ext. 222.
Or email us at Membership@GSMAssoc.org Click Here to Become A Member!

For bidders on the new Oconaluftee Visitor Center, see the attachment below.