Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In Gatlinburg, peak bear season and peak tourist season coincide. In the summer it's not uncommon to see a black bear roaming the ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has temporarily closed some trails due to "aggressive bear activity," and advised visitors to remain alert during their time in the park. Ramsey Cascades Trail ...

Two encounters included a bear approaching visitors and taking backpacks. In another, a bear displayed aggressive behavior ...