We’ve got Annie!

If you know the musical Annie, you’ll remember the joy when Daddy Warbucks’ home welcomed her in. That’s exactly how we feel at Great Smoky Mountains — we’ve got Annie, the Education Manager at Tremont Institute, and we couldn’t be happier! 💛

This is our third year with Annie, and she’s pure magic. ✨ Today, she helped us welcome 16 campers from 10 different states to Tremont Institute, inviting us to feel at home “where our feet are” and leave our cares behind as we learned about this beautiful place and how we’re all connected to it.

We also spent time with our feathered friends 🐦, making connections between their stories and our own, and ended the evening around a glowing campfire led by Tremont Naturalist Jeremy — complete with songs and Cherokee stories.

Tonight, one side of the dorm is filled with a group of women giggling into the night, thrilled to be camping together. Meanwhile… I’ve snuck over to the guys’ side for a peaceful night’s sleep. 😄

Here’s to another magical day tomorrow! 🌙🔥 #STEAMinthePARK #GreatSmokyMountains #TremontInstitute #WeGotAnnie