A trap has been set for a black bear in Gatlinburg that came dangerously close to a woman and child this week, even grabbing the woman’s clothing outside a hotel, according to the Tennessee ...

When you're hiking in the Smokies, keep an eye out for snakes - but remember that humans probably see only 10% of the snakes that are out there.

Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...