2012 Exhibitors
Alpine Adventure Trails & Tours – Macon, GA
A premier adventure travel company that specializes in Switzerland and Austrian hiking tours.
American Eagle Foundation – Pigeon Forge, TN
Dedicated to the preservation of America's eagles.
Appalachian Bear Rescue – Townsend TN
Since 1996, this agency continues to care for sick, injured, orphaned or abandoned bears with the goal of returning them to back to the wild.
Bays Mountain City Park & Planetarium – Kingsport, TN
This Kingsport City Park is home to a bird rehabilitation facility, wetlands and planetarium.
Beneath the Smoke – Gatlinburg, TN
Photography business operated by Ken & Vickie Jenkins.
Birds-I-View – Jefferson City, MO
A wild bird and nature store operated by Steve & Regina Garr.
Clayton Sharp – Corryton, TN
Clayton will demonstrate his blacksmithing skills for everyone to see.
Coleman Factory Outlet – Pigeon Forge, TN
Retail store that carries a complete line of outdoor supplies and related items.
Cumberland Trail Conference – Crossville, TN
Volunteer organization that encourages the development of the Cumberland Trail, to meet the recreational needs of park visitors and area residents through building, maintenance and fundraising.
Discover Life in America – GSMNP
Collects and preserves information on the amazing biodiversity of plant and animal life in the GSMNP.
Dutchman’s Loft – Gatlinburg, TN
Artist Dick Ensing paints in the tradition of the French impressionists and is the 5th generation grandson of the legendary Dutch painter, Adrian Van Der Werf.
Doug Elliott, Storyteller – Union Mills, SC
Doug is a naturalist, herbalist, and a well known storyteller.
Friends of Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Kodak, TN
Dedicated to helping the GSMNP fund numerous projects.
Great Outdoors! Adventure Travel! – Kingston, TN
Owners Joel & Kathy Zachry plan wonderful outdoor adventures everywhere.
Great Smoky Mountains Association – GSMNP
This association retails, with all proceeds benefiting the GMSNP, a complete line of publications, DVDs and many other items related to the history and preservation of the Great Smoky Mountains.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont – Townsend, TN
A private, non–profit that provides in–depth experiences through educational programs that nurture appreciation of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Volunteers in Parks Program – Cherokee, NC
Find an area to volunteer as there is always a need for volunteers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Highpointers Club
This association, with chapters across the country, promotes the hiking of the highest points in all 50 states.
Ijams Nature Center – Knoxville, TN
Discover the magic of the natural world at Knoxville's premier environmental education center and park.
Jim Gray Gallery – Pigeon Forge, TN
This local art gallery, features the work of Jim Gray. Jim is best known for his prints of the Smoky Mountain area where he has been painting since 1966.
Louise Bales – Artist – Gatlinburg, TN
Louise lives in the Glade Arts & Crafts area of Gatlinburg where she has a gallery in the Cliff Dwellers Complex.
Lynne McCoy - Wildlife Rehabilitator – New Market, TN
This amazing woman is a state and federally licensed independent Wildlife rehabilitator and teacher.
Mast General Store Outfitters – Knoxville, TN
With several stores in the Southeastern area, this retailer specializes in outdoor clothing and equipment.
Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Great Outpost – Gatlinburg, TN
This retailer specializes in outdoor clothing and equipment as well as outdoor adventure planning in the Great Smoky Mountains.
Natural Look Woodcarving – Sevierville, TN
Don Taylor, a teacher of woodcarving, operates this gallery which features his many world-class carvings.
Old Mill Square – Pigeon Forge, TN
Historic section of Pigeon Forge surrounding a working grist mill built in 1830.
Pat K. Thomas – Cliff Dwellers Gallery – Gatlinburg, TN
Pat K. Thomas has developed her own italic writing style, combining calligraphy and marbling.
Photographic Society of East Tennessee – Talbot, TN
This association, with members from East Tennessee, caters to photographers all over.
Sevier County Master Gardeners – Sevier, County, TN
An organization which assists people in developing and maintaining beautiful gardens and nature areas.
Smoky Mountain Historical Society – Sevier County, TN
This non-profit group is dedicated to preserving Sevier County's history and heritage.
Tennessee Citizens for Wilderness Planning – Knoxville, TN
A non-profit organization that works with a number of state and federal agencies on long-range planning for Tennessee's wilderness areas.
Tennessee State Parks – Nashville, TN
This state agency distributes information on the numerous activities and services offered by the Tennessee State Parks.
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency – Nashville, TN
A regulatory agency overseeing hunting, fishing and other outdoor programs in the State of Tennessee.
Theresa Tyler – Basket Maker – Gatlinburg, TN
Theresa resides in the Glades Arts & Crafts area of Gatlinburg where she keeps the art of basket making alive in the Cliff Dwellers Complex.
Tony Thomas: Musician – Clinton, TN
Tony is a multi-talented musician and singer who plays numerous instruments and writes many of his own songs.
Whaley Family of Greenbrier – Pigeon Forge, TN
One of Sevier County’s oldest families will have pictures, articles and information on their ancestors.
Wildcrafting with Ila – Bryson City, NC
Ila Hatter has delighted people for almost 30 years with her knowledge of plants and their folklore through her many books and DVDs.
Wildflowers of Tennessee – Tullahoma, TN
Jack & Dot Carman are the publishers of this magazine, which serves as Tennessee's first color photographic field guide.
