People come from all over the country and outside the U.S. to view the dazzling annual phenomenon at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Author: Karen Chávez, Asheville Citizen Times
Mama bear with cubs in North Carolina freed from plastic lid stuck around her neck for days
N.C. Wildlife Commission biologist frees a mother black bear with three cubs in Asheville neighborhood who had a plastic lid around her neck.
Black bear attacks couple and their dog on Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina
A couple was treated for injuries at after they were attacked by a black bear while picnicking on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina.
Autopsy: Camper likely killed by bear attack in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A backcountry camper found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last year likely died of a bear attack, according to autopsy results.
Mask mandates are back in effect at America’s national parks; here’s what you need to know
The National Park Service has instituted a mask mandate for visitors to all national parks. Here’s what you need to know.
The stories of Black, enslaved people in the Great Smokies are lost in history. The national park wants to tell them.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s African American Experience Project aims to unearth stories of Black people who helped build the area’s history.
Due to COVID, 2021 is not the year to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, group warns
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy, which cares for the trail, is discouraging thru-hikers from attempting all 2,190 miles in 2021 due to COVID-19.
Army veteran, long-distance runner breaks record for 62-mile ‘Pitchell’ race in North Carolina
Kyle Curtin broke the Fastest Known Time for Pitchell, a 62-mile trail race from Mount Pisgah to Mount Mitchell – finishing in less than 12 hours.
Looking to cool off this Labor Day weekend? Check out these North Carolina swimming holes
Labor Day weekend in Western North Carolina is going to be a hot one. Cool off in some of these mountain swimming holes.