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		A Heritage Journey Through the Great Smoky Mountains The Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina offer a unique natural and cultural history. Take the Great Smoky Mountain Heritage Journey through these lands and reconnect yourself and your family to the wonders of this region. North Carolina's Smoky Mountains have a story to tell that that is both fascinating and educational. A visit to The Great Smoky Mountains will connect you firsthand to the wonders of the earth and water in a way that will stay with you forever. Like many before you, falling in love with wave-after-wave of mountain ridge is not unusual. Some have chosen to relocate their families and businesses to the Smoky Mountains. Our economic development partner, Advantage West, can aid in that process and introduce your enterprise to the high quality of life that is North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains. The Birth of an Ancient Culture Mountain Building Man in the Mountains The Scot-Irish Connection Form, Function & Folk Art Mountain Music and Dance The Qualla Boundary - Home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians The Trail of Tears Protecting Our Natural Heritage AdvantageWest Smoky Mountain Pathways, Waterways & Railways