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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoky Mountain Black Bears

$13.99

Newly updated for a second edition with BearWise® Tips, this popular book by Courtney Lix celebrates the park’s most popular residents like never before. Using an engaging question-and-answer format, this easy-to-read large-format title presents the mysteries of Smoky Mountain black bear behavior in a fun and friendly way. It’s the first non-academic book to reveal many of the findings of field biologists who have been observing black bears for over 40 years. Contains the answers to questions like: Where do bears make their dens? Have bears attacked people in the park? What should I do if Im hiking and see a bear? Photos by acclaimed wildlife photographer Bill Lea and others.

 

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smoky Mountain Black Bears

$13.99

Newly updated for a second edition with BearWise® Tips, this popular book by Courtney Lix celebrates the park’s most popular residents like never before. Using an engaging question-and-answer format, this easy-to-read large-format title presents the mysteries of Smoky Mountain black bear behavior in a fun and friendly way. It’s the first non-academic book to reveal many of the findings of field biologists who have been observing black bears for over 40 years. Contains the answers to questions like: Where do bears make their dens? Have bears attacked people in the park? What should I do if Im hiking and see a bear? Photos by acclaimed wildlife photographer Bill Lea and others.

 

All proceeds generated through the sale of Smokies Life merchandise go to Great Smoky Mountains National Park to support projects and services.

 

Great Smokies

Welcome Center

Hours of Operation

(subject to change)

Open year round (closed December 25)


January - February

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

March - November

Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
December

Open Daily 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

The Great Smokies Welcome Center is located on U.S. 321 in Townsend, TN, 2 miles from the west entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors can get information about things to see and do in and around the national park and shop from a wide selection of books, gifts, and other Smokies merchandise. Daily, weekly, and annual parking tags for the national park are also available.

Physical Address

7929 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Townsend TN 37882

Contact

865.436.7318 Ext 320