The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

But it's no cause for concern. Planned controlled burn operations are expected to occur in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, closing some roads and possibly causing ...

Surrounded by mountains, Cades Cove is an isolated ... the area is now home to deer, black bears and wild turkeys. Several hiking trails, including one to Abrams Falls, begin here.

home to the oldest cemetery in Cades Cove. After that, you can access hiking trails like the Abrams Falls Trail, a 5-mile, out-and-back route that begins near stop #10. Bring your bear spray and ...

The National Park Service plans to burn approximately 1,400 acres of fields in the eastern half of Cades Cove at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Weather permitting, burn ...

One of the most popular areas in the park, the Cades Cove valley is known for its abundant wildlife, including white-tailed deer, black bears, turkeys, raccoons and other animals. The visitor ...