A Gatlinburg tourist found herself just inches away from two black bears while riding Rail Runner Smoky Mountain at Anakeesta. How would you react?

This list of stories shows unpredictable encounters, from a black bear stealing peanut butter in a Tennessee cabin to an encounter where one man ignored fresh tracks on a Montana trail and got charged ...

NPCA works to preserve landscapes and wildlife in the East’s last fully connected wilderness with its Safe Passage ...

We’d just finished dinner with friends at Cherokee Grill, tucked in the cozy Calhoun’s Village in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Spring air was perfect for taking family pictures on the little bridge that ...

This list of stories shows unpredictable encounters, from a black bear stealing peanut butter in a Tennessee cabin to an encounter where one man ignored fresh tracks on a Montana trail and got ...

A Wyoming woman’s mission to help gold star military and first-responder families does more than give them renewed strength.

Splash Country will open for its 25th season in May and is proving why it remains one of the best water parks in the country.

We are thrilled to introduce the judges for American Songwriter’s 2025 Song Contest! This year’s panel features a diverse ...

A Gen Xer sold her Florida rental portfolio to buy and renovate a tiny-home park in North Carolina. It hasn't yet turned a ...