Bear Rescued From Roof of Ripley’s Theater in Gatlinburg
Bear Rescued From Roof of Ripley’s Theater in Gatlinburg A 375-pound black bear was found stranded on the roof of a downtown Gatlinburg attraction early Friday and was safely recovered by wildlife officers. Watch WVLT Video Here What We Know: The Tennessee Wildlife...Full Reopening of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Marks New Chapter for Fall-Season Visitors
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has entered a refreshed phase of accessibility for autumn visitors. Following the recent federal government shutdown, the park reopened for full operations as of October 4, 2025, ensuring that scenic drives, hiking trails,...What the Government Shutdown Means for Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge
As the U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown on October 1, 2025, many travelers planning fall getaways to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) and nearby towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge have been left wondering: how will this affect...Bears on the Move: City Issues New “Bear Wise” Reminder
Rising wildlife encounters prompt officials to remind locals and tourists to keep Pigeon Forge safe for both people and bears. As autumn winds down, bears across Sevier County are foraging more aggressively — and that’s bringing them closer to human spaces. The City...
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