When a bear becomes a nuisance or even a danger to people, moving the bear somewhere might seem the logical solution. It doesn't end well, however.

Bear encounters at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are rare, with only five recorded attacks in history. Euthanizing bears desensitized to humans is necessary to prevent harm and protect visitors.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is urging visitor to be "Bear Aware" as black bears begin coming out of hibernation and looking for food.

MORRISTOWN - The Sevier County Smoky Bears were on the campus of Walters State Community College on Monday, April 7, for a ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual viewing opportunity for synchronous fireflies in June despite some operational changes. Vehicle lottery and peak view dates are expected to be ...

Wildlife biologists educate the public about the potential danger of garbage habituated bears, raccoons and ... took up the charge for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee ... Within the park a 6,217-foot peak now bears the official name of Mount Kephart. On its broad shoulder is another, somewhat shorter peak ...

The 407 acres is an important travel corridoor and feeding ground for bear and elk, experts say. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy photo Great Smoky Mountains National Park covers 522,427 ...