The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission recently released 12 rehabilitated black bear cubs back to the wild, eight of them in the mountains where they were found, according to an Oct. 16 news ...

The four-state mountain region that includes Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 14,500 black bears, but one particular animal had caught the attention of a watchful police ...

Topanga has a new neighbor — a 175-pound mama bear with three cubs, a fondness for backyard camping, and a knack for turning garbage day into a foraging buffet. In recent months, she’s been spotted ...

Ski season is coming to a close in the San Bernardino Mountains, but that doesn’t mean outdoor activities in the area will stop. Bear Mountain, the last open ski slopes, will close after Easter ...

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 ...

Bear Mountain State Park makes for a great day trip for families any time of year, but in warmer months it bursts with kid-friendly activities. The Rockland County park, which is nestled against the ...