Not sure I’ve ever heard disdain come through someone’s voice more clearly.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is urging visitor to be "Bear Aware" as black bears begin coming out of hibernation ...

Bear encounters at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are rare, with only five recorded attacks in history. Euthanizing bears desensitized to humans is necessary to prevent harm and protect visitors.

National Park Service morale is “as low as it's ever been” amid abrupt staffing cuts, a former Smokies staffer said.

Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...

Within the (Great Smoky Mountains National Park), a 6,217-foot peak now bears the official name of Mount Kephart. On its broad shoulder is another, somewhat shorter peak, now called Masa Knob.

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular ... Donna & Mike Take a Hike Seven years 59 Parks 295 Miles by foot, bike, canoe, horse and kayak 12 bear sightings 4 pairs of ...

Pack out all trash or toss it in a bear-proof trash can.” Photo courtesy of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Korrin Bishop One of the few national parks that does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... place to spot deer and black bears. Start your trip at the Sugarlands ...