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A quiet thought with Jake. Growing up here, I have watched it change. There once was a time when most people “visiting the mountains” sought time outdoors, now most seek shopping, food and activity-filled entertainment. And it all seems rather unsatisfying to me. If you are more like the former, we have common ground. Urban tourism has its place. Bright lights, busy streets, and packed attractions offer a certain kind of energy. But the Great Smoky Mountains National Park off