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Black bears acting aggressively National Park warns
Park officials are warning park visitors about what they term "bold" bear activity in the National Park and have closed some areas due to this aggressive bear behavior.

Firewood restrictions tightened to include neighboring counties
National Park Service officials are working hard to prevent the spread of disease-causing insects in Park tree population.

Smokies road updates now available via Twitter and texting
Click the link to sign up for up-to-date road conditions by following the National Park on Twitter or text messaging.

Smokies bat population subject of podcast and exhibit
A new exhibit at Sugarlands Visitor Center and a National Park Service podcast tell of threat to Smokies bats.

Old Time Smoky Mountain Music CD Released
Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Association have released a CD containing 34 recordings capturing the essence of the Smokies. The songs were recorded by linguist and folklorist Joe Hall in 1939.

Podcast emphasizes water safety and day hiking
The last in a three-part series of safety videos is now available for viewing.

Sunny Side Trail is new Scenic Byway
Wind your way through Smoky Mountain backroads and Appalachian countryside on the newly launched Sunny Side Trail.

Smoky Mountain Harvest Festival kicks off Sept. 15
Fall is in the air and visitors will have plenty to do from Sept. 15 throughout October as Gatlinburg businesses begin to decorate to fall.

Nantahala Outdoor Center plans Guest Appreciation Festival
Everything from gear sales to BMX bike exhibitions and storytelling will highlight the NOC's festival from Sept. 23-25.

Black bear rescued after roaming with head in jar
A black bear was rescued after roaming around Newport with its head stuck in a jar for three weeks.

Foothills Parkway "Missing Link" contract awarded
Missing portions of the Foothills Parkway will be completed under a newly awarded contract, according to officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hike the Smokies video teaches bear safety
Learn about how to react when you encounter bears in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Old-time music jam sessions at Oconaluftee Visitor Center
Sit back and listen or join in and play or sing every third Saturday on the porch at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

Cataloochee Valley Tours allowed to operate in Park
Guided tours and hikes are now offered in Cataloochee Valley thanks to permit from National Park.

Oconaluftee Visitor Center is state-of-the-art facility
Built with funds from Great Smoky Mountains Association and a second donation from Friends of the Smokies, the facility and new restrooms are models of green design and energy efficiency.

Cataloochee goes live on NPS campground reservation system
Campers now must reserve their spots in advance with new reservation system.

Oconaluftee Indian Village open for the season
Travel back in time to 1759 and explore a working Indian village.