function switchDirectionsPane(direction) {
    $('.directions').hide();

    switch (direction) {
        case "North":
            $('#northDirections').fadeIn('slow');
            break;
        case "South":
            $('#southDirections').fadeIn('slow');
            break;
        case "East":
            $('#eastDirections').fadeIn('slow');
            break;
        case "West":
            $('#westDirections').fadeIn('slow');
    }
}