During torpor, bears' heart rates and body temperatures are lowered, and they can survive for months on their own body fat.

Situated where the Neuse and Trent rivers converge in eastern North Carolina, this charming colonial town provides the ideal setting for a stress-melting day away from your regular routine. The moment ...

A black bear surprised an 87-year-old man who had stepped into his garage for firewood before dawn Wednesday. The animal then ...

The crown jewel of New Bern’s historical treasures is undoubtedly Tryon Palace, a magnificent Georgian-style mansion that served as the first permanent capitol of North Carolina. Walking up the grand ...