A collection of hilarious, heartbreaking and terrifying encounters with wild black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rangers, scientists, wildlife photographers, wilderness guides, tourists and others do all the wrong things when meeting one of the world-famous icons of the Smokies. Wake up from a nap and discover a bear sleeping next to you, see a bear driving a car through the park, or hear a ranger whisper a warning that there’s a bear in the stall next to you in the ladies room.