Several human-bear encounters in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this month have triggered trail closures and ...

Summer brings lush green leaves that create tunnels of shade. Fall turns the whole parkway into a painting with reds, oranges ...

Rangers in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have seen a surge in bear‑related incidents during the spring uptick in ...

Recent encounters between aggressive bears and humans in Great Smoky Mountains National Park prompted trail closures and ...

After several incidents between bears and visitors, the National Parks Service has issued a warning for Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Authorities say that mother bears emerging from hibernation with their cubs may have been involved in the incidents and urged ...

America's national parks tend to be home to potentially dangerous animals you need to keep an eye out for while visiting. That includes the protected ...

Following recent aggressive bear encounters with humans, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed two of its trails.

Rangers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park responded to three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail this past ...

Parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed after bears chased and bit visitors during multiple recent incidents, ...

Two encounters included a bear approaching visitors and taking backpacks. In another, a bear displayed aggressive behavior ...

Officials at an iconic national park have closed multiple popular trails to due incidents involving aggressive bears. Rangers ...