Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Latest Great Smoky Mountains National Park news

Smoky Mountains tourists caught on camera feeding bears from lodge balcony
By Cat Ellis published
Police and the owner of the lodge have been informed

National Park Service hunting for arsonist behind "illegal and extremely dangerous" blazes
By Julia Clarke published
The NPS is offering a reward for information on the November 20 fires

Man chases bear out of tree with illegal drone at National Park
By Cat Ellis published
Using drones and harassing wildlife within US National Parks are both illegal, with serious penalties

Furious bear lunges at man trying to lure her cubs away in the Smokies
By Cat Ellis published
Getting between a wild animal and its young is extremely dangerous, and things could have gone very badly

Tourists in the Smokies corner black bear with selfie stick
By Cat Ellis published
Approaching within 50 yards of a bear is a crime in the National Park, and turning your back is an even worse idea

Why are the Blue Ridge Mountains blue?
By Julia Clarke published
We uncover the science behind the cerulean hues of the Blue Ridge Mountains

National Park tourist learns why you never harass a mother bear and her cubs
By Cat Ellis published
The man was visiting Great Smoky Mountains when he encountered a sow and three young

Man dies kayaking at Great Smoky Mountains beauty spot
By Cat Ellis published
The 61-year-old went underwater at the Sinks, and was reported missing after he failed to resurface
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