Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a serious warning for visitors: Don't feed the bears. Really. Not only feeding black bears dangerous, it's also illegal. An increase in incidents of people ...

The National Park Service is warning visitors not to feed black bears, saying that giving the animals food could lead to serious consequences for the animal and large fines. "Feeding bears is not only ...

A family has been caught on camera feeding bears from their rented lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains, putting the animals and the public at risk. According to USA Today, which published the video, ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – Officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have closed two camping areas because of bear activity. The Asheville Citizen-Times ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Appalachian Bear Rescue has welcomed another bear cub after its mother was hit in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sunday afternoon, the National Park Service ...