Haunted Canoe and Hay Rides Oct. 26
Outdoor Chattanooga will host a
Haunted Canoe and Hay Ride on Fri., Oct. 26, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the City of Chattanooga's Greenway Farm. The family event will feature a short hay ride on Greenway Farm, followed by a fully guided canoe raft trip to encounter the ghosts and goblins that haunt N. Chickamauga Creek. No canoeing experience is necessary. Cost is $15 per person and includes all canoeing gear and guides.
Cash and check only, please. No credit cards accepted. The later you come, the spookier it will get. first come, first served. For more information,
email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at
(423) 643-6888.
More Outdoor Chattanooga Events and Activities
NO Rapid Learning Roll Practice Oct. 23
Due to Fall Break and scheduled maintenance on the UTC Maclellan Gym indoor pool, we will not host our
Rapid Learning Whitewater Program roll practice on Oct. 23. We'll be back on schedule Tues., Oct. 30. To learn more,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
Women's Wellness Hike Oct. 28
Outdoor Chattanooga and the
Chattanooga Trekkers will host an urban hike and self care experience for women only on Sun., Oct. 28, 4 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. The free event will start with beginner Tai Chi exercises and self care activities, then move on to a six mile urban walk through North shore neighborhoods. Led by clinical social workers Valerie Radu and Kathy Purnell, the event's focus is on getting women to care for themselves as much as they care for others. Pre-registration is required. To register,
email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at
(423) 643-6888. Bring money if you want to join a post hike dinner on the North Shore.
Rapid Learning Roll Practice Resumes Oct. 30
The
Rapid Learning Whitewater Program will resume weekly kayak roll practice on Tues., Oct. 30, with two sessions at 6 and 7 p.m., at the University of TN, Chattanooga's Maclellan Gym indoor pool. The practice focuses on learning the basics of whitewater kayaking in a safe, still water environment. All equipment and instruction is provided. First time attendees may participate for free. After that, membership is $50 per year for individuals, $75 for families. Kayakers with all of their own equipment may purchase a special one day membership for $5 at each roll practice. For more information,
email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at
(423) 643-6888.
Bike2Work Nov. 2
Outdoor Chattanooga will host our monthly
Bike2Work breakfast for bicycle commuters on Fri., Nov. 2, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. at Waterhouse Pavilion in Miller Plaza, at the corner of Market St. and M.L. King Blvd. All bicycle commuters, including those using the Bike Chattanooga Bicycle Transit System, are welcome. Fresh baked goods from Greenlife Grocery, coffee from Velo Coffee Roasters and door prizes from River City Bicycles make the breakfast special. Co-hosted by the River City Co. To learn more,
email or call Outdoor Chattanooga at
(423) 643-6888.
Head of the Hooch Nov. 3 & 4
More Events and Activities
The "Ins and Outs of Blueways" Oct. 24
The
S. Chickamauga Creek Greenway Alliance will welcome TN State Scenic Rivers Administrator Jan Polansky at their monthly meeting on Wed., Oct. 24, 12 noon at Wally's Restaurant in East Ridge. Polansky has been a key advocate for the creation of blueways and "Park and Float" areas across the state. She will give the gathering an update on ongoing blueway creation and identify some issues to consider when establishing these water-based trails. The public is welcome. To learn more,
email Sandra Kurtz.
United Way's Moonshine Mud Run/Run with the Zombies Oct. 27
The United Way will host the
Moonshine Mud Run and Run with the Zombies 5K on Sat., Oct. 27, beginning at 8 a.m. in Trenton, GA. The 5K mud run features 12 obstacles and a few undead surprises in the woods around Lookout Mtn. and Lookout Creek. The event also features a kids' race, sled pull and a costume contest.
Registration is open through Fri., Oct. 26.
Festival of Jack 'O Lanterns at CA&NC Oct. 27 & 28
The Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center will host their annual
Festival of Jack 'O Lanterns on Sat., Oct. 27, from 2 to 9 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 28, from 1 to 7 p.m. at their property on the base of Lookout Mtn. The event will feature hayrides, pumpkin carving, guided hikes, animal presentations, music, outdoor movies, as well as horse and buggy rides, pony rides and canoe trips on Lookout Creek (extra charge). Festival admission is $12 for adults, $10 for children, kids 3 and under get in free. Discounts apply for CA&NC members. To learn more, call CA&NC at
(423) 821-1160.
Alzheimer's Challenge Cycling Benefit Nov. 3
Chattanooga cyclists will honor local cycling legend Hugh Worthy when they participate in the
Alzheimer's Challenge on Sat., Nov. 3, at Old Stone Fort Historic Park in Manchester, TN. The fundraising ride features 15, 30 and 62 mile routes designed for all levels of cyclists. Riders will enjoy pre ride bike checks, themed rest stops, SAG support and a post ride BBQ celebration next to Old Stone Fort Park's scenic waterfalls. All riders. In exchange, riders agree to raise a minimum of $150 for the Alzheimer's Association.
Tree I.D.101 at Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center Nov. 6-8
The
Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center will host a three day Tree I.D. 101 course Tues. - Thurs., Nov. 6-8. The course, which is designed for everyone from teachers to amateur naturalists, will include classroom and field work on the identification and preservation of trees. Cost is $150 and includes all materials, lunches and snacks. Pre registration is required.
Email or call Dr. Jean Lomino at
(423) 821-1160, ext. 108 to learn more or register.
News
Nashville Wins "Bicycle Friendly Community" Status
In an announcement last week, the
League of American Bicyclists gave 28 U.S. cities their first "Bicycle Friendly Community" (BFC) designations. One of the new designees was our neighbor to the north, Nashville, who attained Bronze status. Congrats, Music City! The League awards BFC's at five levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) and, with this year's diverse round of applicants, there are now 242 BFCs in 47 states.
The Good News and Bad News for Federal Biking and Walking Funding More from the League of American Bicyclists:
interpretations for local municipalities and states on how to get funding for bicycle and pedestrian facilities through the new Transportation Bill.
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