Where you hike or camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park could depend on what the park’s black bears are doing. Areas of the popular park continue to be closed due to high bear activity. Several ...

A black bear sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be exciting, but only if it's from far enough away. Several bears in a concentrated area within the park could prompt temporary ...

Ignoring this seasonal park rule could result in heavy fines or arrests.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this past weekend, have prompted ...

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, ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WJW) – “Aggressive bear activity” has closed several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Ramsey Cascades Trail remained closed after initially being shut down May ...

Aggressive black bear activity has led to trail closures and safety warnings in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring. Recent incidents include bears chasing visitors, taking backpacks, and ...

As of April 20, Abrams Falls Trail has reopened - but bear activity elsewhere in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has prompted other closures. Read our updated story for the latest. A black bear ...

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 ...