Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, ...
Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the temporary closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has ...
The Great Smoky Mountains are a treasure trove of scenic drives, hiking trails, and charming gateway towns like Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. From wildlife encounters in Cades Cove to sunrise views ...
Three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this past weekend, have prompted trail closures to protect visitors, according an April 20 news release ...
If you’ve ever visited the Tennessee side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ve probably been to Sevierville. You maybe just didn’t realize it. Sevierville — pronounced suh-VEER-vul — is the ...
Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has since ...
Peak dates for the rare synchronous fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be May 20-27. The annual lottery for vehicle passes to the viewing area opens on April 24 and closes on April ...
A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park limits access to the Elkmont area to protect the fireflies during their ...
A lottery for tickets to the 2026 synchronous firefly viewing event in the Great Smoky Mountains opens in mid-April. The park limits access to the Elkmont area to protect the fireflies during their ...
Rangers have temporarily closed a trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park after several bear encounters, including one that chased hikers. According to the National Park Service, this past ...
This Spanish-style stew is a superb midweek dinner – it’s effortless but looks special This Spanish-inspired stew is a great weeknight dinner, particularly if you are having a few friends over, ...
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Lottery applications are open for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park's annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont this year. The viewing window ...