A recent uptick in bear sightings has prompted Gatlinburg officials to issue a reminder to locals and visitors alike to watch out for bears and avoid any interaction with them. City officials are concerned for the safety of the bears and humans and issued a reminder of six basics for safe human-bear interaction: Never feed
This last weekend of September marks the calm before the October storm of people descend on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. More than a million visitors enter the park each October to see the magnificent seasonal colors produced by the trees. >> Read Complete Article
Without a doubt the most famous inhabitant of the Great Smoky Mountains is the Black Bear. It’s estimated that roughly 1,800 inhabit the park. Black bears average 200 to 400 pounds in weight and can reach six feet in length. Among the best places to see black bears in the Smoky Mountains and are in
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