An abundance of hungry bears has forced the closure of some popular trails in in Great Smoky Mountains National ... one occurred in June at the Elkmont Campground, when a 350-pound bear ripped ...

A hiker found dead Feb. 2 in Great Smoky Mountains National Park had been a longtime volunteer, according to park officials.

There’s no question why Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most-visited national park in the United States. People ...

A North Carolina woman has been found dead after going missing inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. Ann Houghton, 73, was discovered just before 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, “roughly a ...

Korrin Bishop One of the few national parks that does not charge an admission fee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park ... place to spot deer and black bears. Start your trip at the Sugarlands ...