"The ARC ~ Alternate Realities Center" was founded in February 1994 and is based in the Northeastern Tennessee Mountains near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and located along the borders of both Virginia and North Carolina. The progenitor of the ARC was the United States UFO Information and Research Center accepting and documenting reports of Unidentified Flying Objects. However, the ARC - in it's most basic sense - is the indepth study of a variety of extraordinary experiences shared by people the world over. Founded in February of 1994, it is one of the very first research organizations in the world to cover multiple aspects of the paranormal...

Some of the aspects of our extraordinary experience research include, but are not limited to Ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, or Unidentified Flying Objects, Psychic Development, Alien Abduction, often referred to as Alien Contact Experiences, and New Paradigm Thinking. How these unexplained phenomena, often called "Paranormal Phenomena", affect the psychology of the human mind is a large part of the ARC as well. What is more properly referred to as "Parapyschology"...

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In addition, The ARC explores the world of unexplained mysteries, engaging phenomena that do not necessarily fit conventional scientific models, while maintaining a strong commitment to scientific methodology and procedures with efforts to focus on the Human equation. Our mission is to continuously represent new inspiration for new paradigm thinking and ideas in an effort to bring about new directions for the potentials of human consciousness, while bringing about a broader sense of self-awareness...

"The ARC" is not a cult, single-cause institute, or political action group. However, the organization does consider the study of phenomena with unexplained origins which manifest themselves in the reality of this physical world to be of utmost importance to our further mental and spiritual development as a species in the cosmic scheme of life. Reality is not always quantifiable. Just because something can not be measured, cataloged, or photographed does not mean that it does not exist. However, The ARC utilizes sensitive electronic equipment to document paranormal activity when and where ever possible...

Although not exactly proven, yet theorized by known science, we assume that our Universe is one of many and that each Universe has many levels of existence; In other words, it is multiplanar. In this we may extrapolate that there could be many different 'realities'. Furthermore, the organization embraces and celebrates the individual differences of Human beings, recognizing that one individual's perception of the Universe may not be that of another's. "The ARC" sponsors public awareness events as a means of mutually exploring the complexity of the Universe...

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Our primary purpose is the attempt to present data and scientific evidence that will alter the 'paradigms' of our modern society. Those who are not familiar with this term will be happy to know that a 'paradigm', in its most basic sense, is a 'mental map'. It is the way we perceive, understand, and interpret the world around us. It may also be defined as the accepted 'truth' about the way all things are suppose to be, or behave...

Often, the accepted way of doing things, or the way we think about our world invokes frustration as it becomes no longer convenient, or appropriate to suit our immediate need. The desire for change often leads us to open our eyes, as well as our minds, and search beyond the accepted truth. When the act of looking 'outside the box' inspires a 'change of mind', we refer to this as a 'paradigm shift'...

The organization most certainly encourages individual exploration of both the 'outer' as well as the 'inner' world. Our focus is to promote and maintain global awareness and open mindedness, broadening our scope of acceptance as a species to what is possible in the Universe. Perhaps the best summarization of The ARC's purpose and goals is our nearly two decade old motto...

Paranormal Investigations: Have you experienced things in your home you can’t explain? Perhaps you have heard noises that go "bump" in the night, or have unusual cold spots in your home? Ever been walking in the forest and saw a footprint, or a creature you could not find in a zoological catalogue? Have you seen unusual objects in the day, or night time sky and would like to talk with someone? Ever had an episode of unexplained time loss, otherwise known as "missing time"? CONTACT US by Email as we are here for you and to help...

"Appalachian GhostWalks" was created by The ARC Founder and President, Stacey Allen McGee, who also serves as the Tour Director and attended school for Airline Travel and Tourism at the National Career Institue in Tampa, Florida in 1988-89. He has worked in the travel industry for many years and strives to present an educational, enlightening, and entertaining experience on each and every tour...

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The Alternate Realities Center hosts monthly group meetings free and open to the public to discuss the paranormal. We host guest speakers and meetings in unique and interesting places. Please Email Us if you would like to stay informed on all news, meetings, and upcoming events hosted by The ARC as well as the United States UFO Information and Research Center...

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