The annual elk breeding season, known as the rut, is underway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The rut can be exciting to witness, but it can also be dangerous, as elk are especially ...

Gatlinburg — Park rangers in the Smokies are now warning visitors after a woman posted video on Facebook showing elk crowded around a tree this weekend. She says their aggressive behavior forced a man ...

When humans fall into a rut, it’s understood that our lives have become routine and boring. When a road becomes rutted, overuse in wet conditions have resulted in a dangerous drive. But if you’re a ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The air is growing crisp, and the dramatic and dangerous annual Elk mating season is underway in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding regions from September to ...

Fields in the Cataloochie area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been closed to tourist during elk breeding season, the park says. NPS / Victoria Stauffenberg Hungry bears are typically a ...

Hungry bears are typically a source of concern in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but a new warning has been issued to avoid getting within 50 yards of the majestic elk. It’s elk breeding season, ...