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	<title>Smoky Mountain Hiking</title>
	<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com</link>
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		<title>The Smokies Go Social</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Knoxville News-Sentinel, home of the site GoSmokies, has just launched a social network for those that love the Smokies. Head on over to gosmokies.knoxnews.com and sign up for an account to get started.
The site uses Ning.com to create a social network where users can create profiles, share vacation stories, and post hiking pictures and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/09/23/the-smokies-go-social/</link>
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		<title>Smoky Mountains High</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Birmingham News (my local paper) had a great feature in a recent Sunday paper about hiking to LeConte Lodge. You can check it out at al.com.
The article is basically the telling of the writer, her husband, and their friends hike up to the Lodge via Boulevard and out via Alum Caves. It also talks [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/09/04/smoky-mountains-high/</link>
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		<title>Great Smoky Mountains Association Podcasts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Great Smoky Mountains Association has launched a series of podcasts that are available from their website or the iTunes podcast directory.
The podcasts vary in subject matter, including audio tours of Newfound Gap Road and tips on what to do when you encounter a bear in the backwoods. In all, they have 41 podcast episodes [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/08/23/great-smoky-mountains-association-podcasts/</link>
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		<title>Fall 2007 Programs at Tremont Institute</title>
		<description><![CDATA[September 28-30, 2007
Teacher Escape Weekend where teacher’s escape to preview Tremont school programs.
October 12-14, 2007
Grab just one more weekend away with the family in the peak of the fall season with Tremont’s Fall Family Backpack. Tremont supplies the gear!
October 19-21
Formerly known as Naturalist Weekend, Autumn Splendor Weekend provides all the information you need to fully [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/08/22/fall-2007-programs-at-tremont-institute/</link>
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		<title>Auntie Belhams&#8217; Realty</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gatlinburg cabins and Pigeon Forge cabins in the Smoky Mountains is a wonderful way to spend your vacation this summer.  You can experience a whole new way of vacationing&#8230;relax with the convenience and privacy of home, without just four walls and a bed at a hotel room.  The cost of Gatlinburg cabin rentals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/auntie-belhams-realty/</link>
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		<title>America&#8217;s Cabins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[America’s Cabins Inc. features beautiful brand new cabins and chalets in the Great Smoky Mountain Area. Our rental units are just minutes from downtown Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Wears Valley, Tennessee.
Visit their website for more information and specials.
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/americas-cabins/</link>
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		<title>Amazing Views of the Smokies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nestled atop mountain ridges and overlooking the beautiful Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, our Gatlinburg cabin rentals and Pigeon Forge cabin rentals are close to the restaurants, shopping and attractions in Gatlinburg, TN and Pigeon Forge, TN but are tucked away to give you privacy and seclusion during your vacation.
Visit their website for more information [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/amazing-views-of-the-smokies/</link>
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		<title>Amazing Hillbilly Hideaways</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Be swept away into the Great Smoky Mountains with your friends at Amazing Hillbilly Hideaways.  We offer the best and most affordable luxury log cabins in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Our beautiful log cabins feature Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, Saunas, Pool Tables, Air Hockey Tables or Foosball Tables.  We have many fine [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/amazing-hillbilly-hideaways/</link>
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		<title>Alpine Chalet Rentals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, right along the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway. We are the #1 Lodging Choice for your vacation accommodation needs. Come and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee!
Visit their website for more information and specials.
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/alpine-chalet-rentals/</link>
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		<title>Alan&#8217;s Mountain Rentals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Our rental cabins of one to five bedrooms are ideal for families, corporate retreats, or other groups&#8211;whatever the occasion. Several of our log cabin rentals are within easy walking distance from one another, making them ideal for large groups. These log cabins rentals and chalets rentals are convenient to swimming, hiking, fishing, tennis, and Ober [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/alans-mountain-rentals/</link>
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		<title>Honeymoon Hills Cabins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re just married, renewing your marriage vows or stealing away for a romantic weekend, Honeymoon Hills has the perfect hide-a-way for you. The everyday world will slip away as the two of you settle into your own secluded, private retreat, nestled into 10 private acres in the Great Smoky Mountains. Tastefully decorated and specially [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/honeymoon-hills-cabins/</link>
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		<title>Accommodations by Sunflower Cabins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sunflower Vacation Rentals offers one bedroom cabins for couples only. The beautiful cabins are located on a private mountain ridge only four miles from downtown Gatlinburg. 
Visit their website for more information and specials.
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/17/accommodations-by-sunflower-cabins/</link>
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		<title>Accommodations by Heartland Rentals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Imagine yourself swept away into the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains, escaping to a lovely Gatlinburg Cabins and Pigeon Forge Cabins in the woods. Heartland Cabin Rentals can provide just such a vacation for you. Enjoy a relaxing vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee or Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Pick your own location from a log cabin [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/15/accommodations-by-heartland-rentals/</link>
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		<title>Villas of Gatlinburg</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Choose from 60 individual rental chalets or log homes all located on naturally beautiful Smoky Mountain terrain. Our vacation chalets are charmingly decorated and spacious, sleeping up to 20 people. They feature jacuzzis, hot tubs, fireplaces, pool tables and more! 
Learn more at their website.
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/15/villas-of-gatlinburg/</link>
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		<title>About The Smokies</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Start your Gatlinburg Cabin Rental in Gatlinburg, TN, the &#8220;Heart of the Smokies&#8221;. Convenient to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  Our Gatlinburg Mountain cabins and Smoky Mountain cabin rentals are sure to satisfy your desire for relaxation, comfort &#038; excitement. We also feature beautiful cabin rentals in Pigeon Forge. Whether your plans include [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/15/about-the-smokies/</link>
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		<title>Abide Above Gatlinburg</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ For your Smoky Mountain Large Group Lodging, we have been specializing ONLY in accommodating big groups for 10 years: Family Reunions, large group meetings, group retreats, corporate groups, seminars, church groups, singles groups, marriage retreats, large youth retreats, wedding parties, anniversaries, birthdays and other family get-togethers, scout meetings, camps, company and association events, conferences, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/15/abide-above-gatlinburg/</link>
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		<title>Aaron&#8217;s Mountain View Rentals</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gatlinburg cabins, chalets and cottages overlooking Gatlinburg&#8217;s all-season river to spectacular Smoky Mountain view settings.  All of our cabins have hot tubs, many have Jacuzzis and pool tables while some have pool privileges.
Get more information at Aaron&#8217;s website, www.smokymtncabins.net. They also run frequent specials that can be found on their site as well.
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/15/aarons-mountain-view-rentals/</link>
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		<title>Trillium Gap Trail to Grotto Falls</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So it was our last full day in the Smokies and we were driving the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail just outside of Gatlinburg. We came up on the Grotto Falls trailhead and, even though it was sprinkling very lightly, I convinced my wife that we should hike up to the falls and back. My [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/12/trillium-gap-trail-to-grotto-falls/</link>
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		<title>Hiking Trails on Google Maps</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am not sure how long this has been available, but I just discovered it today. If you are using Google Maps, point it to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and zoom in until the zoom indicator is on the 4th tick mark from the top. Apparently, Google Maps is showing the trails inside [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/07/12/hiking-trails-on-google-maps/</link>
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		<title>Alum Cave Trail Map on Google</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people have probably used Ed Wrights map of the Alum Cave Trail showing the various landmarks along the way like Dolly Parton Peaks and Bust @ss Rock.
I decided to give it a little bit of Web 2.0 by recreating it using Google&#8217;s new My Maps feature.
Here is the Alum Cave Trail Map on [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/04/06/alum-cave-trail-map-on-google/</link>
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		<title>Alum Cave Bluff Trail To Mt. Leconte</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My wife, son and I were in Gatlinburg for 5 days for Spring Break. Since we were there for so long, I was excited that I would have a chance to do some hiking in the park. I decided I was going to hike up to Alum Cave Bluff on Monday morning. With the time [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/03/22/alum-cave-bluff-trail-to-mt-leconte/</link>
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		<title>Alum Cave Trail To Mt. Leconte Video</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here is a little bit of video I shot on my hike up Alum Cave Trail to Mt. Leconte.
 
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		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/03/22/alum-cave-trail-to-mt-leconte/</link>
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		<title>Tremont Institute announces Arts &#038; Environment Weekend</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tremont Institute has announced their annual Arts and the Environment weekend workshop for April 27-29.
This annual weekend workshop brings together a wide variety of artists, educators and adults who are interested in more deeply exploring the connection between the arts and the natural world through educational workshops. Legendary singer-songwriter BILL STAINES will kick things [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/02/09/tremont-institute-announces-arts-environment-weekend/</link>
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		<title>Gatlinburg Chalets and Cabins</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gatlinburg Cabins and Chalets are the perfect place to stay if you are planning a trip to the Smokies. Gatlinburg Chalets offer a quiet place to relax after a long day of sight-seeing, allowing you to relax with many of the conveniences and privacy of home. Here are some of our favorite chalet companies.

Mountain Laurel [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/02/08/gatlinburg-chalets-and-cabins/</link>
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		<title>Mountain Laurel Chalets Special Offers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The family is planning a trip to the Smokies for spring break, which for my wife&#8217;s school is March 19-23. Mountain Laurel Chalets has tons of great chalets for rent in the areas surrounding Gatlinburg. When I called to make the reservation, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they are running a special through [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://hike.jeremyflint.com/2007/02/08/mountain-laurel-chalets-special-offers/</link>
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