This is a terrific spot in the Great Smoky Mountains to pause and enjoy a meal - just be careful walking across the creek, as the rocks can get slippery.

While Caleb McCoy was out for a jog in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains, a young black bear began trailing him. Desperate for the bear to leave, McCoy splashed the animal with water as he yelled to ...

The most famous bear in America has been kidnapped, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in getting him back home, safe and sound. A large sign displaying Smokey the Bear, who has been ...

Someone has kidnapped the most famous bear in America, and police are asking for the public's help in getting him back safe and sound. A large sign depicting Smokey the Bear — known for decades as the ...

Aug. 22 (UPI) --A Pennsylvania fire department is asking for the return of a large, wooden Smokey Bear sign taken from outside the station while firefighters were out on a call. Bear Creek Township ...

A vintage Smokey Bear sign that had been a fixture at the Bear Creek Twp Volunteer Hose Co. was stolen earlier this week, becoming at least the second wildfire-prevention sign stolen in the area in ...

The sign that police say was stolen late Monday night. BEAR CREEK TOWNSHIP — The Smokey the Bear sign was stolen from outside the Bear Creek Township Volunteer Hose Company, the Pennsylvania State ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park staff have seen a recent uptick in visitors feeding bears, with three separate incidents in the past week alone, the park announced Aug. 13. After the park received ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a serious warning for visitors: Don't feed the bears. Really. Not only feeding black bears dangerous, it's also illegal. An increase in incidents of people ...

USA, — The nation's most beloved wildfire prevention ambassador is celebrating another milestone birthday. Smokey Bear, the iconic figure who has taught Americans about fire safety for more than eight ...