KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Spring is upon us in East Tennessee and for those looking to enjoy some of the great outdoors the Cherokee National Forest has announced when its recreation sites are opening ...
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WATE) — Citing a rise in bear encounters fueled by improperly stored food, Cherokee National Forest has closed one of its campgrounds until further notice. The Horse Creek Campground ...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The U.S. Forest Service said it is temporality closing a Greene County campground because of bear activity. Officials are working to capture a bear safely in the Paint Creek ...