The natural phenomenon of the iconic monarch butterflies migrating south for the winter is a fascinating one - and it's one that's under threat.

A hiker, who had been reported as missing, was found dead in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday.

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to one of the largest black bear populations in the Eastern United States.

While the area didn't see many of the double emergence broods in 2024, Brood XIV is expected to be present in WNC in 2025.