black bear Archives

Bear With Us

A couple shares their experiences with Smoky Mountain black bears so others will know how to react if they have a close encounter of the ursine kind.

by Rebecca Woltz

This state park — home to the crown jewel of the Coastal Plain’s Carolina bays — is worthy of wonder.

by Susan Stafford Kelly

Snuggle up with a stuffed bear and a furry throw from this Blowing Rock staple — because long winters are more relaxing in a mountain cabin.

by Morgan Sykes