Bears are most active in the spring and summer, meaning you're most likely to encounter a bear in Gatlinburg between April ...

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) outside of Knoxville, Tennessee ... but a ride to Gatlinburg can be expensive. Downtown Gatlinburg is designed for pedestrians. A main parkway runs end-to-end with ...

So if you're around Gatlinburg or elsewhere in East Tennessee while the weather is warmer, it's possible you'll see a bear. As fascinating as a real live bear could be, however, remember to ...