A great question and if you are the type of person that is looking for a quick answer then the answer to this question is NO. This is according to the National Park Service. You are allowed to carry it for protection against wildlife. They do go on to state that it should never be used on people, obviously, and … Read more
A very good question but ultimately this is one question that you will have to answer for yourself. We can, however, present you with some facts about the area and offer our opinion; but the decision to carry bear spray while you are visiting the Smokies is yours to make. Let’s start by defining what bear spray actually is. What … Read more
While the title of this article is the plural form of bear, implying that there are multiple types of bears, we really only have one type of bear in the Smokies, the American Black Bear (Ursus americanus). We do have a lot of them so maybe the plural form is okay to use? I really don’t know. Grammar is not … Read more