When a bear becomes a nuisance or even a danger to people, moving the bear somewhere might seem the logical solution. It doesn't end well, however.

Creeks, streams, and rivers provide a sense of place, a grounding at times, an identity for surrounding communities. They ...

When bears develop a potentially dangerous level of comfort with humans and their food, they need to be relocated. Relocated bears don't often fare well.

Are you looking for the top U.S. national parks, ranked from stunning to must-visit? Read on for a list of the best U.S. national parks you can visit this season.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across the valley below. All he saw was a wall of gray haze.

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked second overall, but it is the top park in the nation to see the categories of ...

“Trash changes animal behavior,” said Jerry Willis ... and interpretive activities of Great Smoky Mountains National Park by providing educational products and services such as this column.

Every year, hundreds of people give their time to remove thousands of pounds of garbage from the park and its gateway communities.

Around 50 individuals gathered outside the Townsend entrance of the Great Smoky Mountains National ... wildlife, the visitor experience, safety, and even the local economy. “I volunteer in the ...

Wildlife biologists educate the public ... North Carolina Park Commission took up the charge for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Asheville Citizen and co-publisher Charles Webb ...