The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rut can be exciting to witness, but it can also be dangerous, as elk are especially ...

The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park entomologist Becky Nichols.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park will remain fully open and operational through Nov. 2 amid the federal government shutdown ...

From bears and bobcats to eagles and elk, 22,893 species have been documented so far in Great Smoky Mountains National Park — and nearly half of them are insects. Becky Nichols, the park’s long-time ...

What do rangers eat for lunch? How did the Great Smoky Mountains get their name? Do rangers have to feed the bears? Are there alligators in the park? What about moose? Dolphins? “The kids really want ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers said they rescued a young black bear using some unconventional methods. It happened back in October on Laurel Creek Road.

Bryson City, North Carolina, is a cool mountain town full of outdoor adventure activities. It is also a southern gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most popular national park in the ...

Why Visit the Great Smoky Mountains This might be one of the top 10 most visited national parks; however, it doesn’t feel crowded. As a mountain park, I recommend taking a scenic drive through the ...