When the federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, there were a lot of questions, especially for Western North ...

Crisp air that bites just enough to feel alive, valleys draped in swirling mist that could give a noir film a run for its ...

For many students at UT, trips to one of our closest national parks could be negatively impacted this fall. The Great Smoky ...

Bears are most active in the spring and summer in East Tennessee. You're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April and August. There are places where you could safely see a black ...

There's some bear-y exciting news! The Great Smoky Mountains National Park ranked as No. 2 in the nation for wildlife spotting, according to a recent Kühl analysis. The outdoor apparel company looked ...

With wrinkly skin that comes in various shades of brown, eastern hellbenders aren’t easy to spot. These giant salamanders, which average 20 inches in length, spend most of their lives nearly invisible ...

Visitors soaking in the Tennessee scenery got more than they bargained for when an iconic Smoky Mountain resident made an ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A species of “tiny detectives” could help researchers learn more about wildlife disease and biodiversity loss in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. University of ...

In North America’s mountain resort towns, quiet comes with a lively side of its own. These places feature waterfalls, ...

America's most-visited national park, about a five hour drive from Cincinnati, has been forced to close some of its popular facilities.

Gatlinburg Police cruisers get a new design featuring mountain silhouettes and bear imagery to reflect local heritage.