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.

The Sevier County Smoky Bears were at the Tennessee State Capitol building on Thursday, March 27, as Team 100 was honored by ...

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

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

In addition, Great Smoky Mountains issued an advisory over a banned item found in the park. The rangers reminded visitors to keep confetti at home as it can be very harmful for th ...

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