The National Park Service said crews are working to contain a fire inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park officials said they received a report of the fire near Rabbit Creek Trail and ...

The National Park Service is searching for volunteers to assist with North Carolina elk. Here's everything to know about the species.

Being near the park’s mountain magic is a plus, but you can immerse yourself in Mother Nature without ever leaving Maryville.

After nearly a year without bears, this Townsend bear rescue is hopeful it might get state approval to rehabilitate black bear cubs again soon.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park conducts 100 to 150 search and rescue missions annually. Wandering off the trail is the most common reason hikers get lost, according to a study. If lost, survival ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park now has a permanent superintendent. After serving as acting superintendent for a little over a year, Charles “Charlie” Sellars has been named to continue leading ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Glades Homemade Candies shop in Gatlinburg suffered its fourth bear break-in, according to a post shared on its social media. "A bear has ravaged our beloved candy shop for the ...

A black bear seen roaming neighborhoods in Adelanto and Victorville has been returned to the San Gabriel Mountains. California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials used a tracking collar to ...

It’s new take on a classic as Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol makes it’s Clearwater debut at Ruth Eckerd Hall! Featuring music and lyrics by eleven-time GRAMMY® winner Dolly Parton, ...