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Inside Background
Background 
Climbing up the last few steps of the worn trail, you are suddenly greeted by...
Last edited: 19 October 2007
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These inside pages are a great place to start your reaserch. If you have...
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Inside Things to Do
Things to Do 
With over ten million visitors a year the Great Smoky Mountains is the most...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
A Hiker’s Nirvana 
             When tired of the crowds and traffic of peak seasons, a walk in...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
Backcountry Drives 
To take an escape from the crowds and traffic on 441, at Cades Cove, and on...
Last edited: 02 May 2008
Campgrounds 
Campgrounds in the Smokies offer a special experience; immersing visitors in...
Last edited: 18 January 2008
Day Hiking 
Cades Cove The one of the most popular drives in the park, Cades Cove is also...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
Easy Hikes and Walks 
These hikes and walks are short (5 miles or less) and level, offering a quick...
Last edited: 09 June 2008
Elkmont’s Synchronized Fireflies 
Every year in Elkmont, a natural phenomenon occurs that baffles scientists to...
Last edited: 29 May 2008
Scenic and Historical Drives 
Places like Cades Cove, Roaring Fork, Newfound Gap, and Oconaluftee are famous...
Last edited: 16 May 2008
Cades Cove 
Cades Cove’s history dates back a while when the Smokies were being formed...
Last edited: 18 July 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Picnic Areas 
Metcalf Bottoms One of the best locations for a Family picnic is the Shelter at...
Last edited: 29 October 2007
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 21 September 2008
Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 14 September 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: 15 August 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 29 August 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Great Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 02 September 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 18 August 2008
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 05 October 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 28 August 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
The sheer size of the United States, coupled with the lack of one uniting rail...
Last edited: 13 September 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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