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How likely is it to see a black bear in Gatlinburg? They're more active during these months
What every one should know about black bears before visiting Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains in East Tennessee.
Go glamping this summer at these top East Tennessee campsites ranked in the 10BEST
Looking for the coolest campsites with great views of the Smokies? These were the best in East Tennessee in USA TODAY 10BEST ...
3 poisonous plants in the Great Smoky Mountains to avoid on your next hike
There are lots of gorgeous varieties of plants nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains for nature lovers to admire and enjoy.
Proposed $1B federal budget cut could have impacts on East TN national parks
An advocate warned that slashing the federal budget for national parks could impact communities across East Tennessee, with national parks in their backyards.
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Atop The Great Smoky Mountains National Park's Third-Highest Peak, This Rustic Lodge Is Celebrating 100 Years
Perched at 6,360 feet on top of Mount Le Conte in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, LeConte Lodge is celebrating 100 years of ...
USGS reported a 4.1 magnitude earthquake
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, an earthquake was felt across East Tennessee. United States ...
East Tennessee earthquake shows our fault lines. Experts say a far bigger one is possible
At 4.1 magnitude near Greenback, the May 10 quake was large for our area. Experts look back on the last earthquakes to ...
East TN nonprofit pairing wounded military veterans and first responders with dogs to help with traumatic experiences
Smoky Mountain Service Dogs said it is expanding its reach to help servicemembers with post-traumatic injuries.