GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A bear had to be trapped and tranquilized in Cades Cove Sunday after the animal was getting too close to humans who were trying to feed it peanut butter, wildlife officials ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. So many visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park ‒ especially the ones staying in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge ‒ ask ...

Even from a distance of 75 yards, wildlife photographer Nate Nelson gets nervous taking pictures of black bear cubs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A mama bear could suddenly decide it's time ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — What was supposed to be a peaceful summer afternoon at Cades Cove turned into one of shock and disgust, as a group of horrified onlookers watched a momma bear charge a park visitor ...

So many visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park ‒ especially the ones staying in Gatlinburg or Pigeon Forge ‒ ask themselves this: Is Cades Cove worth going to? In one enthusiastic word: Yes!