Several trails at a popular national park are closed after several instances of "aggressive" behavior from bears. As of May 14, the Ramsey Cascades Trail at Great Smoky Mountains National Park between ...

Fat Bear Week kicks off on September 22 through the 29th. As always, there are worthy contenders. Which one are you most like ...

A black bear sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park can be exciting, but only if it's from far enough away. Several bears in a concentrated area within the park could prompt temporary ...

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The park sees increased bear activity during the spring and summer months Christopher Edwards is a writer on the Lifestyle team at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2026. His work has ...