A backcountry camper found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year was most likely killed by a black bear who was seen scavenging the 43-year-old's remains, according to an autopsy ...

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.

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The chances of seeing a bear while in the Great Smoky Mountains are higher than many people expect. "With 14 million visitors and 1,900 bears in the park, it's ...

10 weird bear stories from the Great Smoky Mountains While you can normally spot them strolling through Cades Cove, these mischievous beasts also have a knack for sticking their noses where they ...

GSMNP, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park closed on Aug. 14 sections of the park nearby where hikers ran into an aggressive bear. They remain closed, park ...

Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park were trying to feed the bear peanut butter, officials said.

Nearly a year after the incident involving the remains of an Illinois Man found in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the North Carolina Chief Medical Examiner reports Patrick Madura died due… ...