Excellent overview of the Great Smoky Mountains including an historical perspective of the development of the park and what the Smokies has to offer to the modern day visitor.
Hiking season has arrived in the Smokies again and with it, the famous LeConte Lodge that sits atop the summit has reopened. Check out this classic hike to the summit of Mt. LeConte, which includes the rich history of the trail, pictures and a travelogue video of the hike.
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The style of this church in Wisconsin is a very old one, going back to Scandinavia (esp. Norway), possibly having been based on the pre-Christian architecture of the region, given the antiquity of some of the remaining stavkirchen. This one, however, was built the inhabitants of an island in Lake Michigan that saw a large influx of immigrants from Norway, who would seem to have brought their culture with.
It is said to be a popular site for weddings.
HikingintheSmokys.com launches cabin and chalet rentals page on website for Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Townsend and North Carolina side of Great Smoky Mountains.
The best show exquisitely representing the history and culture of Mexico. Discover the hidden treasures of our civilization soul, at the Riviera Maya, one of the most gorgeous Caribbean spots.