A windswept wildfire east of Elk Island National Park, behind the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, triggered evacuations Friday night, shutting down Highway 16 at the park, say RCMP. Fort ...

The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains National Park can weigh up to 900 pounds, yet they’re masters at hiding when the mood strikes. Proof of their ability was shared Aug. 7 on Facebook ...

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Jaquayala Seamster wasn't sure where she was going Thursday morning. All the 16-year-old knew was that as part of her job on the Youth Conservation Crew for the City of Portland, she ...

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 ...

There are multiple elk in this photo taken at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, officials say. Can you find them? National Park Service photo The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains ...