There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company looked ...

A black bear observes his surroundings from a small rock in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Kencanning/Getty Images Spread across the border between North Carolina and Tennessee, Great Smoky ...

Two volunteers reply to every letter kids send to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, answering questions about bears, ...

What do rangers eat for lunch? How did the Great Smoky Mountains get their name? Do rangers have to feed the bears? Are there ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of “tiny detectives” could help researchers learn more about wildlife disease and biodiversity loss in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. University of ...

The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rut can be exciting to witness, but it can also be dangerous, as elk are especially ...

The Great Smoky Mountain National Park (Smokies) is probably on top of anyone’s list whenever they’re thinking about a nature trip, going on a hike, or climbing the mountains. Well, at least it was ...

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A celebration of the area’s rich history and diversity is free this week in Pigeon Forge! The ...

Wildlife managers in Tennessee are moving to the next phase of a decades-long effort to restore a habitat devastated by a ...

America’s national parks are the beating heart of outdoor adventure, vast landscapes where every turn feels like a postcard ...