GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A series of recent bear encounters has led Great Smoky Mountains National Park to temporarily close Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail. Park rangers will monitor ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer vehicle-free days on the Cades Cove Loop on Wednesdays starting in May. The popular Laurel Falls Trail has been closed for more than a year for ...

Officials at an iconic national park have closed multiple popular trails to due incidents involving aggressive bears. Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park said they responded to three ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the temporary closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has ...