Gatlinburg, Tenn., officials are warning humans to keep their distance from wild bears after a black bear interrupted the ...

The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has transferred 1,060 acres in Haywood County to the State of North Carolina ...

They are just letting any idiot walk around in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, eh? If I've learned anything perusing internet videos that focus on the outdoors, it's that morons and wildlife ...

A black bear became the unintentional star of the Gatlinburg Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade on the evening of Dec. 8 as ...

This North Carolina city may not be the most well-known, but it's packed full of fun trails, captivating outdoor adventures, ...

After years of writing about international destinations and chasing exotic locales across the globe, I found myself ...

A young black bear was rescued from a steep bank in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in October after onlookers formed a "bear jam." ...

Looking for somewhere new to visit in Tennessee? Here are some of the Volunteer State's most "underrated towns," according to ...

Bears in Gatlinburg are more visible due to social media, but city efforts to bear-proof dumpsters have reduced bear interactions.

Tennessee's largest natural lake was born from a powerful earthquake and now offers peaceful waters with cypress trees, ...

One factor to consider when scheduling a winter park trip is that if you want to see bucks and bulls with antlers, go early.

As a Gatlinburg, Tennessee, local, Jessica Loveday is used to the occasional bear sighting. Given the city’s proximity to ...