This hiker didn’t expect to lock eyes with a bear—and the terrifying encounter is something he’ll never forget.

A “curious” bear locked eyes with a homeowner in Asheville, North Carolina, with the wild animal even pressing a paw up to the window for a “high five” during the encounter, which was shared to ...

You want to stand your ground and look big, but not threatening. Ideally, the bear will decide to walk away. The National ...

Increased bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to temporary trail and road closures. An aggressive bear recently caused the closure of Abrams Falls Trail, which has since ...

A homeowner captured an incredible close-up encounter with a bear through his kitchen window in Asheville, North Carolina.

NPS notes that bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is high between May and August and visitors are likely to encounter bears.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — A series of recent bear encounters has led Great Smoky Mountains National Park to temporarily close Ramsey Prong Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail. Park rangers will monitor ...

A Lake Country woman is warning others to carry bear spray after a close encounter with a bear on May 10, 2026.

Recent encounters between aggressive bears and humans have prompted rangers to temporarily close parts of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Over the weekend, rangers responded to three incidents on ...