Hayley Benton, Author at Smokies Life

Hayley Benton

Hayley Benton is the content manager for Elly Wells Marketing and Project Management, an Asheville firm working with two of the nonprofit partners to Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Discover Life in America and Smokies Life. Reach her at hayley@ellywells.com.

The colors of early autumn spread as far as the eye can see from the highest point in the Smokies known as Clingmans Dome or Kuwohi. This fall’s Eco-Adventure includes a hike along the Appalachian Trail to look for species only found at higher elevations in the Smokies. Photo provided by Smokies Life.

Fall adventure supports research into park biodiversity

September 15, 2024

Wild blue phlox (pictured), fire pink, purple wakerobin and yellow trillium are among the many colorful flowers in bloom throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park in mid-to-late April. Eco-Adventurers can expect to see these and many more wildflowers along the trail on the April 21-23 excursions. Photo provided by Ralph Daily.

‘Gradient of spring’ offers opportunity for exploration

March 15, 2024

Photo of hikers in Great Smoky Mountains in the fall.

Fall glamping eco-adventure supports biodiversity nonprofit

September 14, 2023

A glamping Eco-Adventure for Smokies biodiversity

February 26, 2023