on reader surveys and critiques compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors.PDown-to-earth and easy to use, each guide is loaded with tips that help travelers avoid wasting time and money. The ideal references for honeymooners, business travelers, families, and more, the guides feature: BR-- A renowned rating system that objectively evaluates hotels, attractions, and restaurants in all price categoriesBR-- Tips on festivals and special eventsBR-- Handy charts that show how each place stacks up against the competitionBR-- Honest, candid advice on what's worth the time and moneyBR-- Detailed mapsBR-- Extensive information on shopping, nightlife, sports, and morePThe Smokies and the Blue Ridge mountains offer some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Outlining the best scenic drives as well as cultural and historical attractions to see along the way, this Unofficial Guide gives visitors a smooth, easy way to enjoy it all. The book also offers: BR-- The best hiking, rafting, fly-fishing, biking, camping, horseback riding, and golf for outdoor enthusiastsBR-- Coverage of Dollywood RM, Tweetsie Railroad RM, and other family-fun attractions in Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and GeorgiaBR-- A ranking system for all area hotels, motels, lodges, and resorts  (less)

The lure of nearby Smoky Mountain National Park was too hard to resist. In spite of a disastrous first camping trip, Molloy developed a life-long passion for the outdoors, which he continues today, 15 years and 1,300 nights later. He has published several hiking guides to Virginia West Virginia, and Tennessee as well as tent camping guides to Florida and Colorado. The Mount Rogers Outdoor Recreation Guide is his eighth bookbr/divDIVThe Rowland Creek Trail is one of the prettiest paths in Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. The trail starts out in the wide lower valley of Rowland Creek, which becomes pinched in by rocky Chestnut Ridge. The path then steepens and comes to 150-foot Rowlands Creek Falls, a stairstep cascade. The trail climbs the side of Seng Mountain before topping out near Hurricane Gap. There are numerous good camping spots along the way. / Start this path by following the orange blazes away from Forest Road 643 into a hemlock forest. Walk just a few feet before veering onto an old woods road leading left, upstream. Rowland Creek is off to the right. Continue heading up the wide flat and cross Rowland Creek at .3 mile. By .7 mile the hollow has narrowed. The large, mossy outcrops of Chestnut Ridge add a scenic touch to the valley.br/divDIVOne of the best-kept secrets in the eastern U.S., Mount Rogers National Recreation Area is every bit as spectacular and beautiful as nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Shenandoah National Park - but without the crowds of its better-known neighbors. Until now it's been difficult to find reliable, comprehensive information about how best to enjoy Mount Rogers, but all that has changed. The M?ï (õÂ? ÿ¾Û€  (less)

visits to 50 of the nation's top travel destinations:br· Where to stay--charming inns and B&Bs, affordable hotels and motels, scenic campgrounds.br· Where to eat--bistros and cafés, diners and delis, pizzerias and pasta places, and even the occasional fancy restaurant.br· What to see and do, from famous landmarks to explorable neighborhoods.br· Outdoor fun for the entire family--hiking, biking, swimming, sailing, and more.br· Where to shop for regional crafts and local souvenirs.br· Great entertainment, from Broadway shows to country jamborees.br· Covers Boston, Branson, Cape Cod, Charleston, Chicago, Crater Lake National Park, the Everglades, Gettysburg, the Grand Canyon, the Grand Tetons, the Great Smokies, Hot Springs and the Ozarks, Las Vegas, the Lincoln Trail, Los Angeles, Mackinac Island, the Maine coast, Mammoth Cave, Memphis, Miami, Minneapolis and St. Paul, Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills, Nashville, the Natchez Trace, New Orleans, Newport, New York City, Niagara Falls, the Outer Banks, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Philadelphia, Rocky Mountain National Park, San Antonio and Austin, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Fe and Taos, Savannah, Seattle, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the Shenandoah Valley, the Texas Gulf Coast, Walt Disney World, Washington, D.C., Waterton/Glacier International Peace Park, the White Mountains, Williamsburg, the Wisconsin Dells, Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.br· More than 70 pages of maps locating recommended attractions at each destination.  (less)

to Knoxville in 1980 to attend the university of Tennessee. The lure of nearby Smoky Mountain National Park was too hard to resist. In spite of a disastrous first camping trip, Molloy developed a life-long passion for the outdoors, which he continues today, 15 years and 1,300 nights later. He has published several hiking guides to Virginia ,West Virginia, and Tennessee as well as tent camping guides to Florida and Colorado. The Mount Rogers Outdoor Recreation Guide is his eighth bookbr/divDIVWhat makes a trip to Energy Lake really special is the nearby Nature Station. It offers environmental education in an attractive setting. The Learning Center has exhibits on the wildlife of Land Between The Lakes. The backyard is home to native plants, and sometimes stray or injured animals that the Nature Station has taken in. There are also aquatic creatures in the turtle and fish ponds. Visitors can see a bald eagle, owls, bobcats, coyotes, deer, and more. Kids will have a great time at the center, and adults might learn a thing or two themselves.brOutside the Nature Station is another set of trails. The Center Furnace Trail explores the remnants of a great iron furnace and the history of the area's iron industry. The Hematite and Honker trails circle their namesake small lakes, offering the chance to spot waterfowl. You can also rent canoes to paddle Honker Lake. Grab your friends and family, and come enjoy the natural side of Land Between the Lakes at Energy Lake.brbr/divDIVIf you subscribe to the opinion that televisions, Japanese lanterns, and electric guitars are not essential camping equipment, The Best in Test Camping should be your consta@Iù™™™™šÿ¾Û€  (less)

provides steady heat for the food on the smoker's four adjustable chrome-plated cooking grids. Full-size door opening provides good access to add wood or water and check meat while cooking. Door features a cool grip front door locking handle. Cast iron smoker box. Porcelain coated water pan. Cooker features a wide stance leg pattern for stability. AGA/CSA certified. Full-range stainless temperature gauge included. Propane tank shown not included. Features: Consistent propane heat for delicious smoked food Fully welded steel cooking cabinet Three fully adjustable dampers Cast iron smoker box Porcelain coated water pan Cast brass burner Four adjustable chrome-plated cooking grids Full-size door opening Full-range stainless temperature gauge Additional racks for this smoker can be purchased through Landmann USA. Just call 1-800-321-3473, ext 280. For information about Great Outdoors vertical smokers, call Landmann USA Customer Service at 1-800-321-3473.  (less)

smoking surface with four adjustment levels for the cooking grates. This is a great addition to any outdoor gathering with heavy duty handles for easy transport.  (less)

with four adjustment levels for the cooking grates and heavy-duty handles for easy carrying. This is a great addition to any outdoor gathering.  (less)

areas in the world! Contains breathtaking scenes from Cades Cove, Little River, Clingman's Dome, foothills Parkway and more!  (less)