See how the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and others compare in miles, terrain, elevation ...

The United States national parks recorded nearly 332 million visits in 2024, the highest number of visits ever. And with 63 diverse parks to choose from, visitors of all ages have a lifetime of places ...

With so many exciting things to do in Pigeon Forge, planning your first trip can get overwhelming fast. If you're looking for ...

Aggressive black bear activity has led to trail closures and safety warnings in Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring. Recent incidents include bears chasing visitors, taking backpacks, and ...

Parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Three bear‑related incidents at Ramsey Cascades Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this past weekend, have prompted trail closures to protect visitors, according an April 20 news release ...