Rapid Learning Kayak Skills Practice,June 18 & 25
Come join the
Rapid Learning Whitewater Program for our weekly kayak skills practice at Chester Frost County Park every Wed.
with two sessions: 6 and 7 p.m. Bring the whole family and learn the basic skills that you need to paddle the Chattanooga region's beautiful whitewater (and flat water) streams. Your first visit is free. To learn more,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
TN River Gorge Sunset Kayak Trip June 19 - 3 spots left!
Outdoor Chattanooga will host a leisurely kayak tour through one of the most spectacular sections of the TN River Gorge on Thurs., June 19, from 7 to 10 p.m.Spend a very pleasant couple of hours on the water, enjoying the evening breezes and beautiful scenery. Cost is $35 and includes equipment and guides. The trip is open to adults and kids ages 14 and older when accompanied by an adult. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. To reserve,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
TN River Pedal and Paddle June 20
Challenge yourself to a fun, scenic bicycle and kayak trip along and on the TN River. We'll ride the Bike Chattanooga bike share from Coolidge Park on the Riverwalk to the TN Riverpark, where we'll switch to kayaks and float back down stream to Outdoor Chattanooga. Cost is $35 per person and includes guides and all bicycling and kayaking equipment. Some bicycling and kayaking experience recommended. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. To reserve,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
Open Canoeing at Greenway Farm June 22 & 29
Outdoor Chattanooga will host our regularly scheduled Open Canoeing at Greenway Farm, continuing every Sun. afternoon from 3-7 p.m., through Adults and kids ages 5 and older can paddle for an hour on N. Chickamauga Creek for $10 per person. No reservations necessary. Just come and paddle!
Chickamauga Battlefield Bicycle Tour June 21
Outdoor Chattanooga and the National Park Service will host a
free history tour of Chickamauga Battlefield on Sat., June 21, 9:30 a.m., beginning in the lower parking lot of the Battlefield Visitors Center, in Ft. Oglethorpe, GA. Adults and kids ages 8 and older are invited to join the tour with their own bicycles, or riders 5' tall and over may borrow a bike from the Outdoor Chattanooga Mobile Bicycle Fleet. To borrow a bicycle, call the visitors center at
(706) 866-9241. All riders under the age of 16 must wear a helmet. The tour is sponsored by the Friends of the Park and the Friends of Outdoor Chattanooga.
Sierra Club Meeting June 23 - Try Electric Bikes!
The
Sierra Club, Cherokee Chapter will welcome Electric Bike Specialists to their monthly meeting, happening on Mon., June 23, 7 p.m. at Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. in Coolidge Park. Learn about the fastest growing segment of the international bicycle industry and try some new models. The event is free and open to the public.
Beginner Touring Kayak Clinic June 24
Adults and kids ages 8 and older can learn the basics of flat water kayaking at our first Beginner Touring Kayak Clinic of the season, happening Tues., June 24, 6-8 p.m., on Chickamauga Lake. Our professional instructors will teach how to get in and out of the boat, basic paddle strokes, adjusting the boat to fit you and how to get back in to the boat should you fall out while paddling. The clinic will be followed by a short group paddle within swimming distance of the shoreline. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. To reserve, email Outdoor Chattanooga or call (423) 643-6888.
Downtown Kayak Adventures June 28 & 29
Take a leisurely tour of downtown Chattanooga on the TN River on Sat. or Sun., June 28 or 29, at 9:30 a.m. Outdoor Chattanooga will provide the gear, the guides and instruction for beginners ages 8 and older. Cost is $35 for adults and kids 14 and older, $25 for kids 8-13. Kids must paddle in tandem with an adult. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. To reserve,
email Outdoor Chattanooga or call
(423) 643-6888.
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